An Object Hangs from a Spring Balance

question 23

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.What does the balance indicate when the object is submerged in liquid with a density that is half of water?

• A)20 N
• B)25 N
• C)30 N
• D)35 N
• E)40 N

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