An Object Hangs from a Spring Balance

question 77

Multiple Choice

An object hangs from a spring balance.The balance indicates 30 N in air, 20 N when the object is submerged in water.Which of the following is true?

• A)The actual weight of the object is 20 N.
• B)The actual weight of the object is 10 N.
• C)The actual weight of the object is slightly more than 30 N, due to the buoyant force of the air.
• D)The actual weight of the object is slightly less than 30 N, due to the buoyant force of the air.
• E)The actual weight of the object is equal to the apparent weight of the object in both cases.

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