Question

A stone immersed in water is more difficult to lift than when it is in the air.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

1. It is easier to lift a heavy stone under water than in air because.

1.1 It experiences an upward buoyant force.

1.2 The upward buoyant force balances the actual weight of the stone acting downwards.

Hence, the statement is False.