Question

An object weighs 10 N in air. When immersed fully in a liquid, it weighs only 8 N. The weight of liquid displaced by the object will be :

Options

• 2 N

• 8 N

• 10 N

• 12 N

Answer 1

2N.
We know,
Buoyant force or weight of liquid displaced = Actual weight – Apparent weight
⇒ Weight of the liquid displaced = 10 – 8 = 2 N.