When we pull up a bucket of water from a well, we feel that the bucket

When we pull up a bucket of water from a well, we feel that the bucket has become lighter above the surface of the water, corresponding to option [B]. This sensation occurs because, as the bucket rises, water drips off it, reducing its overall weight. This phenomenon is known as the buoyant force, where the upward force exerted by the displaced water counteracts the weight of the water in the bucket, making it feel lighter as it emerges from the water. Despite containing the same amount of water, the buoyant force reduces the effective weight of the bucket, making it easier to lift. This experience highlights the principles of buoyancy, where objects partially or fully submerged in a fluid experience an upward force equal to the weight of the fluid they displace, influencing their apparent weight and behavior in different environments.