Question

what does archimedes principle state?the buoyant force acting on an object is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object.the buoyant force acting on an object is equal to the objects mass.the buoyant force acting on an object decreases if the volume of the object increases.the buoyant force acting on an object is equal to the volume of the fluid displaced by the object.

Explanation:

Archimedes' principle specifically defines the buoyant force as matching the weight of the fluid that the object pushes aside. The other options are incorrect: buoyant force does not equal an object's mass, it increases (not decreases) with increased submerged object volume, and it relates to displaced fluid weight, not just volume.

Answer:

A. The buoyant force acting on an object is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object.