Question:

12.Consider a solid sphere of radius R and mass density p(r) = po(1-r^2/R^2) 0<r< R. The minimum density of of a liquid in which it will float is:

Options :

  • a) ρ_{0}/3
  • b) 2ρ_{0}/3
  • c) ρ_{0}/5
  • d) 2ρ_{0}/5

Answer :

d) 2ρ_{0}/5

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