Post Utme Skyline University 2020 Physics Question 11

Practice objective / multiple choice question 11 from the 2020 Post Utme Skyline University Physics examination.

Post Utme Skyline University 2020 Physics Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 11 POST_UTME_SKYLINE_UNIVERSITY • 2020 • PHYSICS • objective

A solid sphere of radius R is floating in a liquid of density ρ. The sphere is made of a material of density σ. If the sphere is displaced by a dis\tance x from its equilibrium position, the force of buoyancy on the sphere is given by F = \( 4/3 \)πR^3\( ρ - σ \)g. What is the potential energy of the sphere in the displaced position?

Answer Options

A. 0
Correct Answer B. \frac{1}{2}\( 4/3 \)πR^3\( ρ - σ \)gx
C. \frac{1}{2}\( 4/3 \)πR^3\( ρ - σ \)gx^2
D. \frac{1}{2}\( 4/3 \)πR^3\( ρ - σ \)gx^3
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
\frac{1}{2}\( 4/3 \)πR^3\( ρ - σ \)gx

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This is Post Utme Skyline University 2020 Physics Question 11. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Post Utme Skyline University Physics examination.

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