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General Knowledge · Q556

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 556

Q556

A piece of wood is held under water. The upthrust on it will be:

A.
Equal to the weight of the wood
B.
Less than weight of the wood
Answer
C.
More than weight of the wood
D.
Zero

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Since wooden piece is to float on water, upthrust acting on it under water is greater than the weight of the wooden piece.