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JAMB Physics 2017 Objective — Question 6

Question 6 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Calculate the upthrust on an object of volume 50cm³ which is immersed in liquid of density 10³kgm⁻³. [g=10ms⁻²]

  • A. A. 0.8N
  • B. B. 2.5N
  • C. C. 0.5NCorrect
  • D. D. 1.0N

Explanation

Upthrust U=ρVg = 10³ x (50x10⁻⁶) x 10 = 0.5N.

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