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Fluid statics
Question

If a block of iron(density 5 g cm-3) is size 5 cm ×5 cm ×5 cm was weighed while completely submerged in water, what would be the apparent weight?

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Solution

Upthrust = 5×5×5×1 g

Weight = 5×5×5×5 g

Apparent weight = 5 ×5×5(5-1)g

                           = 5×5×5×4 g

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