A body of true weight is completely immersed in a liquid and experiences an upthrust…

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Problem

A body of true weight

W

is completely immersed in a liquid and experiences an upthrust (buoyant force) of magnitude

F_b

. Which expression gives its apparent weight when weighed inside the liquid? (a)

W+F_b

(b)

F_b

(c)

W-F_b

(d)

F_b-W