A body held completely immersed inside a liquid experiences two forces: (i) `F_(1)`, the force due to gravity and (ii) `F_(2)` the buoyant force. Draw a diagram showing the direction of these forces acting on the body and state the conditions when the body will float or sink.

Explanation

(i) Two forces acting on the body are:
(a) Weight of the body (downwards).
(b) Upthrust of the liquid (upwards)

(ii) If weight `gt` upthrust, the body will sink
If weight `lt` or = upthrust, the body will float.