Does Buoyancy Affect the Weight of a Beaker?

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Buoyancy does not affect the weight of a beaker in a way that would make it feel lighter when submerged. The upward force from buoyancy counteracts the weight of the liquid, but the total weight remains unchanged. The beaker on the left will not get lighter due to buoyancy; it will still weigh the same as it did outside the fluid. The beaker on the right, when submerged, will experience a downward force due to the weight of the liquid it displaces. Understanding these principles is crucial for grasping the concepts of buoyancy and weight in fluid dynamics.
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Hi guys, I have been wrecking my brains thinking bout this for quite some time, so I decided to get some help here :D . Please check the diagram in the link below:
http://9gag.com/gag/abq50dE#comment
Ok so, can someone explains what happens to the beaker on the left? Would it get lighter as a result of upwards pull on the string from the buoyancy? I got some answers saying no but there weren't any satisfactory explanations.
And the right one goes down right? I mean its kind of common sense for that one but check the comments and notice how the world is full of idiots.
Thanks!
 
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