Mechanical Engineering - Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Section 4 (Q.No. 24)

Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics

24.

When a body is placed over a liquid, it will float if

gravitational force is equal to the upthrust of the liquid

gravitational force is less than the upthrust of the liquid

gravitational force is more than the upthrust of the liquid

none of the above

Answer: Option

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Jaysukh Viramgami said: 4 years ago

Body will Float if Gravitational force < upthrust of liquid.

Body will Sink if Gravitational force > upthrust of liquid.

VVG said: 4 years ago

The correct answer is Option A.

Because, If you consider option B the body will not be in equilibrium condition.

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Subrata said: 3 years ago

Yes, it's option B.

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