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JEE Advanced · Physics · 11. Properties of Fluids

A solid sphere of radius R and density ρ is attached to one end of a mass-less spring of force constant k. The other end of the spring is connected to another solid sphere of radius R and density 3 ρ The complete arrangement is placed in a liquid of density 2ρ and is allowed to reach equilibrium. The correct statement(s) is (are)

  1. A The net elongation of the spring is   4 π R 3 ρ g 3 k
  2. B The net elongation of the spring is    8 π R 3 ρ g 3 k
  3. C The light sphere is partially submerged
  4. D The light sphere is completely submerged
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(D) The light sphere is completely submerged

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kx + f B = mg
From equilibrium of sphere. 3 ρ
kx + 2 ρ vg - 3 ρ vg
kx = ρ vg
x = ρ vg k = ρ g 4 3 π R 3 ρ vg k = ρ g 4 3 π R 3 K
Let v 1 = volume submerged of lighter sphere.

kx + mg = F B
ρ vg + ρ vg = 2 ρ v 1 g
=2 ρ vg = 2 ρ v 1 g
v 1 = v
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