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An object weighs 22 kg in water and 30kg in air. what is the upthrust exerted by the ...

An object weighs 22 kg in water and 30kg in air. what is the upthrust exerted by the liquid on the object.
[g = 10 ms2]
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  • A 50 N
  • B 520 N
  • C 220 N
  • D 80 N
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
upthrust = weight in air - weight in liquid = 30 x 10 - 22 x 10 = 300 - 220 = 80 N

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