Q47 / 60 · IAT (IISER) 2023 · Physics

Two cubes A and B of same dimensions are made of different materials with densities $\rho_{\mathrm{A}}$ and $\rho_{\mathrm{B}}$, respectively. Cube A floats in water with a fraction $\eta$ of its volume immersed. When cube B is placed on top of cube A , it is found that cube $A$ is just entirely immersed, while cube $B$ is entirely above the surface of the water. What is the ratio $\rho_{\mathrm{B}} / \rho_{\mathrm{A}}$ ?

  • Correct answer
    A
    $(1-\eta) / \eta$
  • B
    $\eta$
  • C
    $1 / \eta$
  • D
    $\eta /(1-\eta)$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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