Why is a person can lift a heavy stone immersed in water easily as compared to air?

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Solution

It is easier for a person to lift a heavy stone immersed in the water as the stone experiences an upward buoyant force.
Hence, there is an apparent loss in weight, which makes the stone lighter in water.

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