A body measures $5 N$ in air and $2 N$ when put in water. The buoyant force is:-

7 N

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9 N

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3 N

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C $3 N$
Buoyant force = Weight in air - Weight in water = 5-2 = 3 N
Hence, option C is correct.

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