Why does the buoyant force act upward for an object submerged in water?
To Explain: The buoyant force acts upward for an object submerged in water.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
Liquid exerts pressure on the object which is immersed in it. Buoyant force is the net upward force exerted by a liquid on a submerged object.
When an object immersed in water, forces act on the object from all directions. The sideways force acting on the object cancel each other. The force is greater at depth. The upward force is small as compared to force exerted from bottom.
Conclusion:
The buoyant force acts upward due to large pressure at the depth.
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