Which one of the following statements concerning the buoyant force on an object submerged in a liquid is true?
A)The buoyant force depends on the mass of the object.
B)The buoyant force depends on the weight of the object.
C)The buoyant force is independent of the density of the liquid.
D)The buoyant force depends on the volume of the liquid displaced.
E)The buoyant force will increase with depth if the liquid is incompressible.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The buoyant force is equal to the weight of the liquid displaced by an object, and this weight is dependent on the volume of the liquid displaced, not on the mass or weight of the object. The buoyant force is also dependent on the density of the liquid, as denser liquids will provide more buoyancy than less dense liquids. The buoyant force is not affected by the depth of the liquid, as long as the liquid is incompressible. Therefore, statement D is the correct choice.

Which One of the Following Statements Concerning the Buoyant Force