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Q.

Raj holding a 10 Kg iron bar says to Neelam who is holding a bag of 10 Kg cotton that his iron bar is heavier. Neelam refused. Whose article was heavier ?

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a

Raj's

b

Neelam's

c

Both are equally heavy 

d

Data insufficent 

answer is B.

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Neelam's bag containing 10 Kg cotton is heavier than Raj's iron bar.
As we Know 
True weight =Apparent weight+Upthrust
Now, the bag of cotton will have more volume due to its low density than iron bar. Hence, cotton bag will experience more upthrust due to air and will be heavier.

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