Which of the following objects will experience maximum upthrust when immersed in water?

Feather

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Rubber cork

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Empty can

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Large stone

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Solution

The correct option is D Large stone
Upthrust acting on a body is affected by the volume of the object and the density of the liquid. Since all the objects are being immersed in water, the volume of the objects will determine the upthrust acting on the body.

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