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Q: A stone is tied with a spring balance, which of the following situations would show the lowest load in the spring in balance reading?
  • A. When stone hangs in the air
  • B. When the stone is on the surface of water in a beaker
  • C. When that stone is completely submerged in water of a beaker
  • D. When that stone is partially submerged in water of a beaker
Correct Answer: Option C - If a stone is tied on a spring balance. The stone is completely submerged in water of a beaker. So, the lowest weight will be seen in the reading of the spring balance.
C. If a stone is tied on a spring balance. The stone is completely submerged in water of a beaker. So, the lowest weight will be seen in the reading of the spring balance.

Explanations:

If a stone is tied on a spring balance. The stone is completely submerged in water of a beaker. So, the lowest weight will be seen in the reading of the spring balance.