Question

Buoyant force on an object due to fluid always acts:

• A. in the downward direction
• B. side ways
• C. in the upper direction
• D. None of these

Hint:

Buoyant force acts upward because fluid pressure increases with depth, resulting in a net upward force on submerged objects.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Recall the concept of buoyant force. The buoyant force (also called upthrust) is the force exerted by a fluid on an object immersed in it. Step 2: Determine the direction of buoyant force. Buoyant force always acts vertically upward, opposite to the direction of gravitational force. Step 3: Analyze the options.

(A) Downward — incorrect
(B) Sideways — incorrect
(C) Upward — correct ✔
(D) Incorrect — a correct option exists
Step 4: Final conclusion. The buoyant force on an object due to a fluid always acts in the upward direction. \[ \boxed{\text{(C)}} \]