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What is the principle behind the phenomenon of buoyancy?

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Archimedes' principle

Archimedes' principle states that an object submerged in a fluid experiences a buoyant force equal to the weight of the fluid it displaces.

This question appeared in the Wizzy Quiz round for Wednesday 8 July 2026.

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