Weight of $1 m^{3}$ of sea water is lesser than the weight of fresh water of the same volume.

Density of sea water = $1.3 g / c m^{3}$

Density of fresh water = $1 g / c m^{3}$

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B
False

Density is defined as mass per unit volume. Since density of seawater is more, the mass of the same volume of sea-water will be more as compared to fresh water. Hence, the given statement is false.

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