Upthrust (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What is the upward resultant force on a submerged object called?
What is the upward resultant force on a submerged object called?
Upthrust
Why does the bottom surface of a submerged object experience more pressure than the top?
Why does the bottom surface of a submerged object experience more pressure than the top?
Pressure increases with depth
What is upthrust equal to?
What is upthrust equal to?
Weight of water displaced
In which direction does upthrust act on a submerged object?
In which direction does upthrust act on a submerged object?
Upwards
When does an object float in water?
When does an object float in water?
When upthrust weight of object
When does an object sink in water?
When does an object sink in water?
When upthrust weight of object
What property of an object determines whether it sinks or floats?
What property of an object determines whether it sinks or floats?
Density
Why is there a resultant upward force on a submerged object?
Why is there a resultant upward force on a submerged object?
Bottom pressure is larger than top
If an object's density is greater than water's density, what happens?
If an object's density is greater than water's density, what happens?
The object sinks
What is the weight of displaced water equal to?
What is the weight of displaced water equal to?
Weight of water same volume as object