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Published on: September 12, 2026
A solid cylinder of height
and mass
floats in a liquid of density
as shown in figure. Now the cylinder is released inside a liquid of density
, contained in a downward accelerated vessel. Determine the magnitude of acceleration of vessel
, for which cylinder sinks with relative acceleration
with respect to vessel. Neglect anv dissipative force

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A


In reference frame of vessel

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