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The readings of the spring balance will be :

A

equal to each other in all cases `A,B and C`.

B

equal to each other in cases `A and C` only.

C

equal to each other in cases `B and C` only.

D

different in every case.

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( c) The loss in weight of a body when immersed in a liquid does not depend on the shape of the vessel or the volume of the liquid in it so long as the liquid is the same.
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    B
    `W+(1)/(2)(rho_(2)-rho_(1))gl^(3)`
    C
    `W+(rho_(1)+rho_(2))gl^(3)`
    D
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    A
    zero
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