Mechanical Properties of Fluids
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Can cubic block be placed in tank of water in such a way that there is no upward thrust on the block?

Yes, this situation can be made possible if there is no contact between the block and the tank so that no water gets in between them. No water under the piece of bloack implies that there is no upward thrust on the block. 
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