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Published on: August 22, 2026
A sphere of density 
is half submerged in a liquid of density 
and surface tension 
. The sphere remains in equilibrium. Find the radius of this sphere. (Assume the force due to surface tension acts tangentially to surface of sphere.)
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
In equilibrium, net external force acting on the sphere is zero.
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