Physics
Will a body weigh more in air or in vacuum when weighed with a spring balance? Give a reason for your answer.
Fluids Upthrust
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A body weighs more in vacuum than in air when weighed with a spring balance because an upthrust acts on the body in air due to which it appears lighter than it's actual weight.
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