Physics
Assertion (A) : A body when weighed by a spring balance, weighs slightly less in air than in vacuum.
Reason (R) : This is so because of upthrust of air on body.
- both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
- assertion is false but reason is true
- assertion is true but reason is false
Fluids Upthrust
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Answer
both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation
Assertion (A) is true because in air, there is a buoyant force (upthrust) acting upward on the object, which reduces the apparent weight. In a vacuum, there is no upthrust, so the object shows its true weight.
Reason (R) is true because the upthrust from the surrounding air causes the body to appear lighter in air than in vacuum and hence Reason explains the Assertion.
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