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 answerA$(1-\eta) / \eta$
- B$\eta$
- C$1 / \eta$
- D$\eta /(1-\eta)$
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.