What is the primary cause of buoyancy in fluids?

Practice Questions

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What is the primary cause of buoyancy in fluids?
  1. Surface tension
  2. Pressure difference
  3. Viscosity
  4. Density

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary cause of buoyancy in fluids?
  • Step 1: Understand that buoyancy is the ability of an object to float in a fluid.
  • Step 2: Recognize that fluids include liquids and gases, like water and air.
  • Step 3: Know that when an object is submerged in a fluid, the fluid exerts pressure on the object.
  • Step 4: Realize that the pressure is greater at the bottom of the object than at the top because pressure increases with depth.
  • Step 5: Understand that this difference in pressure creates an upward force on the object, which is called buoyant force.
  • Step 6: Conclude that the primary cause of buoyancy is this pressure difference between the top and bottom of the submerged object.
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