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Law of Floatation

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If the weight of the body immersed in the liquid is equal to the force of buoyancy acting on it, then the body will

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Float above the liquid surface

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Float just inside the liquid surface.

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Sink

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None

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Solution

The correct option is B Float just inside the liquid surface.
If the weight of the body immersed in the liquid is equal to the force of buoyancy acting on it, then the body will float just inside the liquid surface.

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