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Question
Complete the following sentence :
Two balls, one of iron and the other of aluminium experience the same upthrust when dipped completely in water if _____________ .
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Solution
Two balls, one of iron and the other of aluminium experience the same upthrust when dipped completely in water if Both have equal volumes .
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