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In what direction does the buoyant force on an object immersed in a liquid act?

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The buoyant force on an object immersed in a liquid always acts vertically upwards i.e., in a direction opposite to the weight of the object.
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  • The buoyant force on a body acts in a

    A
    vertically downward direction
    B
    vertically upward direction
    C
    horizontal direction
    D
    direction between the horizontal and the vertical

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