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Physics Fluid Mechanics All Topic Question for Revision Test MCQ (Single Correct)

A solid ball of density half that of water falls freely under gravity from a height of 19.6 m and then enters water. How much time will it take to come again to the water surface? Neglect air resistance and viscosity effects in water. (Take, )

A
4 s
B
8 s
C
6 s
D
2 s

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Velocity under free fall

Let be the density of ball and the density of water. Net retardation inside the water,

Hence, the ball will go upto the same depth 19.6 m below the water surface. Further, time taken by the ball to come back to water surface is

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