$A$ $0.5 \,kg$ block of brass (density $=8 \times 10^3 \,kg \,m^{-3}$) is suspended from a string. What is the tension in the string if the block is completely immersed in water? $(g=10 \,ms^{-2})$

  • A
    $5 \,N$
  • B
    $\frac{0.5}{8 \times 10^3} \,N$
  • C
    $\frac{5}{8} \,N$
  • D
    $\frac{35}{8} \,N$

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