Assertion :When a body floats such that its parts are immersed into two immiscible liquids, then force exerted by liquid 1 is of magnitude ρ1v1g. Reason: Total buoyant force =ρ1v1g+ρ2v2g.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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D
Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct
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Solution
The correct option is B Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion Buoyant force is equal to the weight of the liquid displaced by the object.
Thus the buoyant force by liquid 1 is ρ1v1g upwards.