An object weighs 10 N in air. When immersed fully in water, it weighs only 8 N

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An object weighs 10 N in air. When immersed fully in water, it weighs only 8 N. The weight of the liquid displaced by the object will be

1. 2 N
2. 8 N
3. 10 N
4. 12 N

Answer

Given, Weight of an object in air =10 N

Weight of an object in water = 8 N

So, the weight of the liquid displaced by the object F = 10 - 8 = 2N

According to Archimedes’ Principle, buoyancy force = weight of the liquid displaced by the body.

The correct option is A.