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Assertion: To float, body must displace liquid whose weight is equal to the actual weight. Reason: The body will experience no net downward force in that case. - Science

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Question

Assertion: To float, body must displace liquid whose weight is equal to the actual weight.

Reason: The body will experience no net downward force in that case.

Options

  • If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

  • If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

  • If assertion is true but reason is false.

  • If assertion is false but reason is true.

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Solution

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

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Principle of Floatation (Laws of Flotation)
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Chapter 3: Fluids - Exercise [Page 37]

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Samacheer Kalvi Science [English] Class 9 TN Board
Chapter 3 Fluids
Exercise | Q VII. 1. | Page 37

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