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A body of weight W is floating in a liquid. Its apparent weight will be:
- equal to W
- less than W
- greater than W
- zero
Fluids Upthrust
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zero
Reason — When W = FB i.e., the weight of the body is equal to the weight of the displaced liquid then the body will float and the apparent weight is equal to zero.
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