Archimedes' Principle states that...
A. the pressure in a fluid is directly related to the depth below the surface of the fluid.
B. an object immersed in a fluid is buoyed up by a force equal to the weight of the displaced fluid.
C. the velocity of a fluid is directly proportional to the pressure exerted on the fluid.
D. the pressure of a fluid is inversely proportional to the temperature of the fluid.
Answer: B
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