In which of the following examples is compressed air not used?

Blowing up balloon.

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Tyres of a vehicle.

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Floating of a heavy ship.

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Use of a syringe.

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Solution

The correct option is C Floating of a heavy ship.
The floating of a heavy ship in water is due to buoyancy. Buoyancy is the force exerted on an object that is wholly or partly immersed in a fluid. At the same time, blowing of balloon, tyres of a vehicle and syringe are the examples where compressed air is used.

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