Question
A beaker full of water is suspended from a spring balance. Will the reading of the balance change if a piece of heavy metal is placed in it ?
Give reasons for your answer.
Solution
The beaker is suspended from a spring balance. If an object is added to the beaker, the net weight held by the spring balance increases. Thus, the reading of the spring balance will increase by the weight of the heavy metal.
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Solution A Beaker Full of Water is Suspended from a Spring Balance. Will the Reading of the Balance Change If a Piece of Heavy Metal is Placed in It ? Give Reasons for Your Answer. Concept: Thrust and Pressure - Why Objects Float Or Sink When Placed on the Surface of Water?.
