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NEET UG PHYSICS MCQ: MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF FLUIDS

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Statement I: A ship floats higher in water on a high
pressure day than on a low pressure day.
Statement II: Floating of ship in the water is possible
because of the buoyant force which is present due to the
pressure difference.
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Correct option: D
Statement I is false; Statement II is true
Option D (Statement I is false; Statement II is true) is correct. A ship floats due to buoyant force, which is related to pressure difference, but atmospheric pressure has a negligible effect on how high a ship floats.

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