A cubical block of wood of specific gravity 0.5 and a chunk of concrete of specific…
Physics · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Properties of Solids and Liquids
A cubical block of wood of specific gravity 0.5 and a chunk of concrete of specific gravity 2.5 are fastened together. The ratio of mass of wood to the mass of concrete which makes the combination to float with its entire volume submerged in water is:
- 1/5
- 1/3
- 3/5
- 2/5
Answer
(C) 3/5
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