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An object weighs 500 grams in air. This object is then fully immersed in water. State whether it will weigh less in water or more in water. Give reason for your answer.

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It will weigh less in water because an upward force (buoyant force) equals the weight of water displaced by it acts on the object when immersed in water which reduces its apparent weight.

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