Question

(viii) An object appears lighter in water because of one of the properties
water.
a. buoyancy
b. surface tension
c. viscosity
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Answer 1

Answer:

A. BUOYANCY

Explanation:

When objects are placed in water they feel lighter because of buoyancy. Buoyancy is the upward force all liquids and gases exert on any object immersed in them in the presence of gravity. ... So objects will seem lighter because the water is actually pushing the object up.