What do you mean by buoyancy?

  • A
    The downward force exerted by a liquid on an object.
  • B
    The upward force exerted by a liquid on an object immersed in it.
  • C
    The force of gravity acting on an object.
  • D
    The pressure exerted by a liquid on the walls of a container.

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