A beaker full of water is suspended from a spring balance. Will the reading of the balance change: (a) If a cork is placed in water? (b) If a piece of heavy metal is placed in it? Give reasons for your answer.

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

(a) The reading of spring balance will not change if a cork is placed in water because cork, being lighter than water, floats in water.

(b)The reading of spring balance will change if a piece of heavy metal is placed in water because heavy metal being denser than water sinks in water.

A beaker full of water is suspended from a spring balance. Will the reading of the balance change:(a) If a cork is placed in water?(b) If a piece of heavy metal is placed in it?Give reasons for your answer.

A beaker full of water is suspended from a spring balance. Will the reading of the balance change:
(a) If a cork is placed in water?

(b) If a piece of heavy metal is placed in it?

Give reasons for your answer.