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

2 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 D $3 N$
Buoyant force applied by the water is $F = 5 - 2 = 3 N$ as weight of water displaced is equal to the buoyant force.

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