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Published on: September 12, 2026

A block of area A and density ρ is immersed in a liquid of density 3 ρ . Another liquid of density 2 ρ is filled above 3 ρ . When the block is released then–

Column-I

Column-I

(i) Work done by

buoyancy when block

reaches the surface of

lower liquid

[A] ρAgH2/2

(ii) Work done by

buoyancy when block

moves from lower liquid

into the upper liquid

[B] ρAgH2

(iii) Work done by

buoyancy when the block

moves from lower

surface of upper liquid to

the upper surface of same

liquid

[C] 6ρAgH2

(iv) Work done by

buoyancy when block

comes out from inside

upper liquid to the air

[D] 4ρAgH2

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The correct answer is:
A
To solve this problem, we need to determine the work done by buoyancy in various scenarios as the block is immersed in different liquid layers.
Column (i): Work done by buoyancy when block reaches the surface of lower liquid (density 3ρ):
The buoyant force can be calculated using Archimedes' principle: $$F_{b} = V \cdot (\text{density of liquid}) \cdot g = A \cdot H \cdot (3\rho) \cdot g$$ Substituting in the expression for work done, which is force times distance, we find: $$\text{Work} = F_{b} \cdot d = 3\rho g \cdot A \cdot H \cdot H = \frac{3}{2}\rho AgH^{2}$$
However, since work done to reach the surface is upward and equals the buoyant force exerted on the block submerged till the surface of the lower liquid, we get: $$\text{Work done} = \frac{\rho AgH^{2}}{2}$$
Hence, the result for this column (i) is [A]. Given this analysis, we confirm that the correct option is [A]. Therefore, the interpretation confirms the calculated values align with the work done when the block reaches the surface of the lower liquid.

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