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A cube made of wood having specific gravity `0.4` and side length `a` is floated in a large tanck full of water.

What can be maximum amplitude of it's vertical simple harmonic motion?

A

`(a)/(2)`

B

`0.4a`

C

`0.6a`

D

`0.2a`

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C
Displacement must be less than side of cube.
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