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A string passing over a smooth pulley carries a stone at one end, while its other end is attached to a vibrating tuning fork and the string vibrates forming `8` loops. When the stone is immersed in water `10` loops are formed. The specific gravity of the stone is

A

`2.78`

B

`1.8`

C

`3.8`

D

`2.0`

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