A metallic wire of density ρ floats horizontal in water. The maximum radius of the wire so that the wire may not sink will be (Surface tension of water = T and angle of contact θ=0∘).
A
√2Tπρg
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B
√4Tρg
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C
√Tπρg
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D
√Tρπg
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Solution
The correct option is A √2Tπρg 2Tlcosθ=mg=πr2lρgr=√2Tπρg