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Application of The Principle of Flotation

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If two equal weights of unequal volumes are balanced in air, what will happen when they are completely dipped in water? Why?

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The two equal weights of unequal volumes will get unbalanced when they are completely immersed in water due to their unequal volumes; they will displace unequal volumes of water and will suffer unequal losses in weight when completely dipped in water.

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