Question

Using a spring balance, a given solid is weghed in the air. It is then weghed by immersing fully in water in each of the three vessels containing water as shown in fig. The apparent weight of the solid will be:

A. least in A
B. least in B
C. least in C
D. equal in all

Answer 1

Correct Answer - D
Buoyancy on the solid is independent of the shape of the vessel in which it is immersed.