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Question:
Which statement is TRUE?
Answer Options:
(A) Buoyancy applies only to fluids, not to air.
(B) A larger buoyancy force implies a greater acceleration vertically.
(C) Buoyancy force explains the formation of downbursts in thunderstorms.
(D) A horizontal buoyancy force causes a horizontal acceleration.
(E) A warm (35°C) air parcel will NOT want to rise if the surrounding air is warmer.