Question

12. A solid has density 0.8 g/cmº. It is put on water contained in a vessel, it will
(a) sink
(b) floats with 80% volume submerged
(c) float with 20% volume submerged
(d) float fully immersed​

Answer 1

Answer:

d) float fully immersed

Answer 2

The weighing machine measures this apparent weight and hence the mass indicated by it is less than the actual mass. Our actual mass will be more than 42 kg.