Class 11PhysicsFluid Mechanics and Surface TensionBuoyancy, Archimedes' Principle and Laws of Floatation
MediumThe weight indicated on a balance is $X$ when a beaker of water is placed on it. $A$ solid object has weight $Y$ in air and displaces weight $Z$ of water when completely immersed. The given diagram shows the object suspended from a light string and completely immersed in the beaker of water. What is the balance reading in the given arrangement?
- A$X$
- B$X+Z$
- C$X+Y$
- D$X+Y-Z$
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