An object weighs 10N in air. When immersed fully in water, it weighs only 8N. The weight of the liquid displaced by the object will be :
A
2N
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B
8N
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C
10N
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D
12N
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Solution
The correct option is A2N We know, according to archimedes principle, Weight of Liquid displaced = Weight of body in air - Weight of body in liquid when immersed Weight of liquid displaced =10−8=2N