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Question
An object weighs 36 g in air and has a volume of 8.0 cm³. What will be the apparent weight when immersed in water?
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Apparent weight = weight in air - buoyant force = 36 g - weight of displaced water. Since density of water is 1 g/cm³, displaced water mass = 8 g, so apparent weight = 28 g.
Hint
Buoyant force equals the weight of the fluid displaced.