Two bodies are in equilibrium when suspended in water from the arms of a balance. The mass of one body is 36 g and its density is 9 g / cm 3 . If the mass of the other is 48 g, its density in g / cm 3 is
A
B
C
3
D
5
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Apparent weight 
where 
mass of the body,
density of the body
density of water
If two bodies are in equilibrium then their apparent weight must be equal.
⇒ ⇒ 
By solving we get 
.
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