MCQ
For performing an experiment to verify Archimedes principle, a student used a spring balance with a zero error of 4 g wt. He used to measure the weight of a solid metallic block as shown in the figure below. The solid metallic block was then lowered in water contained in an overflowing jar and the water displaced by this block was collected in graduated or measuring cylinder as shown in figure.
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The apparent loss in weight of the solid metallic block is:
  • A
    38 g wt
  • B
    35 g wt
  • 40 g wt
  • D
    30 g wt

Answer

Correct option: C.
40 g wt
(c) 40 g wt
Explanation: Loss in weight = Difference in reading, i.e. 84 – 44 = 40 units. [Scale is not graduated with respective units]

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