Two objects suspended from the arms of a balance are in equilibrium when completely submerged in water. The mass of one body is 36 g and its density is 9 g cm~ 3 . If the mass of the other object is 48 g, then its density in g cm -3 is
A
1
B
C
3
D
5
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Apparent weight 
where m = mass of the body, 
= density of the body and 
= density of water If two
bodies are in equilibrium then their apparent weight must be equal.
By solving we get 
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