CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

A vessel contains oil (ρ=0.8gmcm3) over mercury (ρ=13.6gmcc). A homogenous sphere floats with half of its volume immersed in mercury and the other half in oil. The density of the material of the sphere is _____ gmcc.

A
3.3
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
6.4
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
7.2
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
12.8
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C 7.2
ρ0v2g+ρHgv2g=ρs.v.g
ρs=ρ0+ρHg2=7.2gcc

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Bernoulli's Principle
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon