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Complete the following sentence:

An empty tin container with its mouth closed has an average density equal to that of a liquid. The container is taken 2m below the surface of that liquid and is left there. Then the container will ...........

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sink deeper
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stays there in equilibrium
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bounce back to the surface
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can not be predicted
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Solution

The correct option is C bounce back to the surface
Bouyant force will be balanced by container's weight. But change in pressure at its upper end and lower end will push it slightly back to the surface.

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