Question 0

Why does a piece of cork float on water?

A.there is no upthrust on it when completely immersed in water
B.the upthrust on it when completely immersed in water
C.the upthrust on it when completely immersed in water is less than its weight in air
D.its specific gravity is greater than that of water
E.its specific gravity is the same as that of water

Objective

Question details

Exam body: JAMB
Subject: Physics
Year: 1982
Question no.: #0
Type: Objective

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