The reading of a spring balance when a block is suspended from it in air is $60 \,N$. This reading is changed to $40 \,N$ when the block is submerged in water. The specific gravity of the block must be therefore ............
  • A$3$
  • B$2$
  • C$6$
  • D$1.5$
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