1
Q
What is Upthrust?
A
upward force exerted by a fluid or an object submerged on it, counteracting the object’s weight
2
Q
Why does an object sink when on water?
A
Because the upthrust is less than the weight of the object
3
Q
Why does an object float when on water?
A
Because the upthrust is larger than the weight of the object
Physics
flashcards
Decks in class (22)
# Cards
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Energy26
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Circuits16
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Scale Quantity and Vector Quantity6
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Contact Forces8
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Non Contact Forces8
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Gravity15
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Work Done6
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Forces and Elasticity21
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Elastic Potential Energy4
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Moments8
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Levers4
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Gears6
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Free Body Diagram3
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Pressure10
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Pressure in a liquid8
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Upthrust3
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Atmospheric Pressure7
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Describing Motion16
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Newton's Laws4
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Uniform and Non uniform motion2
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momentum7
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Poles Of A Magnet2
