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Why is care taken that the solid suspended in the beaker should not touch the sides or the base of the beaker?

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To prevent any fluctuation in the reading of the weight of the solid

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To prevent the glass from breaking due to the weight of the solid

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Both A & B

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A To prevent any fluctuation in the reading of the weight of the solid
Explanation: if the solid touches the sides or the base of the beaker a change may occur in the upthrust acting on the beaker which may in turn change the relative density of the solid.

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