The buoyant force of the atmosphere on a body is equal to the
A)weight of air displaced.
B)volume of air displaced.
C)mass of the air displaced.
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

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According to Archimedes' principle, the buoyant force on a body is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the body. In this case, the fluid is air, and the weight of the air displaced is equal to the buoyant force. Therefore, choice A, weight of air displaced, is the correct answer. Choices B and C are not correct because the buoyant force is determined by the weight of the fluid displaced, not its volume or mass. Choice D is not incorrect, but it is not the best answer since only one of the options is correct.Choice E is also not correct, as there is a correct option.

The Buoyant Force of the Atmosphere on a Body Is