Physics
JAMB 1980
An object of mass m and volume v, is totally immersed in a liquid of density p. The tension of a string holding it is
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A.
mg
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B.
(m + pv)g
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C.
(m - pv)g
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D.
pvg
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E.
[M/m-pv]g
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
Tension = upthrust on object
= weight in air - weight i liga
= mg - pvg
= (m - pv)g
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