For a floating body, its weight W and upthrust FB on it are related as:
W>FB
W<FB
W=FB
nothing can be said.
A
W>FB
B
nothing can be said.
C
W<FB
D
W=FB
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We know that according to law of floatation the weight of the body is equal to the weight of liquid displaced by it. This weight of liquid displaced by it is equal to the upthrust. So, for a floating body, its weight and upthrust should be equal.
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