Archimedes' Principle states that...
A) an object immersed in a fluid is buoyed up by a force equal to the weight of the displaced fluid.
B) the pressure of a fluid is inversely proportional to the temperature of the fluid.
C) the pressure in a fluid is directly related to the depth below the surface of the fluid.
D) the velocity of a fluid is directly proportional to the pressure exerted on the fluid.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Archimedes' Principle specifically states that the buoyant force on an object immersed in a fluid is equal to the weight of the displaced fluid. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. Choices B, C, and D describe other principles related to fluids, but are not correct statements of Archimedes' Principle.

Archimedes' Principle States That