Question 28
Density and UpthrustA piece of wood is floating on water. The forces acting on the wood are
- A.upthrust and reaction
- B.weight and reaction
- C.weight and upthrust
- D.upthrust and viscosity
- E.weight and viscosity.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (weight and upthrust)
Explanation
A floating body is in equilibrium under its weight acting down and the upthrust of the water acting up.