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1)

In the following question, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

Assertion (A) :When a body is dipped in a liquid fully or partially, there is a decrease in its weight.

Reason (R) : The decrease in weight is due to the higher density of the displaced liquid.


A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B) Both A and, R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C) A is true but R is false.

D) A is false but R is true

E) Both A and R are false

Answer:

Option C

Explanation:

When a body is dipped in a liquid, there is a decrease in weight due to the upward thrust exerted on it by the water.