Question

When a body hanging with the hook of a spring balance is immersed in a liquid, state the factor due to which the reading of spring balance decreases. Define the factor. please answer this question as soon as possible, as i have an examination tomorrow. PLEASE. Thanks

Answer 1

The factor due to which the reading of a body in the hook of a spring balance decreases when immersed in water is Upthrust or Buoyant force.
Definition -When a body is partially or wholly immersed in a liquid, an upward force acts on it. This is known as Upthrust or Buoyant force.

Answer 2

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