Question #af019
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Oct 8, 2017
Let
As per Archimedes' principle the apparent loss in weight is equal to the weight of displaced water. In case of floating block the apparent weight is zero.So loss in weight is same as the weight of the block.
Hence by condition of floatation the weight of displaced water during floatation is equal to the weight of the block
This is the weight of displaced water when
So when the block is completely immersed (