STANDARDPhysics-Fluid Mechanics
STANDARD Physics Buoyancy MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy
A cork of mass 10 g is floating on water. The net force acting on the cork is
A
10 N
B
10⁻³ N
C
10⁻² N
D
zero
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
When the cork is floating, its weight is balanced by the upthrust. Therefore, the net force on the cork is zero.
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