Question

The weight of a floating body is equal to the ______________.

Answer 1

1. The principle of floatation states that the weight of the floating body is equal to the weight of the liquid displaced by the floating body.
2. Or, The weight of the body = upthrust
3. Therefore, the apparent weight of the body = weight of the body in the air - upthrust = 0 (zero)
   Hence, The weight of a floating body is equal to the weight of the liquid displaced by the floating body OR upthrust.