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Choose the correct alternative from the following :

Assertion (A) : When a body is dipped in a liquid fully or partially, there is a decrease in its weight.
Reason (R) : The decrease in weight is due to the higher density of the displaced liquid.

Option:
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
E. Both A and R are false
Answer: C . A is true but R is false.

Justification:

When a body is dipped in a liquid, there is a decrease in weight due to the upward thrust exerted on it by the water.

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