Apparent weight of immersed bodies

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Homework Statement


An object has a weight of 250N, when weighed by spring balance. The same object is fully immersed in water, then the spring balance reading shows, 150N. How to determine the relative density of the object.

Homework Equations



Archimedes' principle

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No idea!
 
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