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A body is just floating on the surface of a liquid. The density of the body is same as that of the liquid. The body is slightly pushed down. What will happen to the body

A

It will slowly come back to its earlier position

B

It will remain submerged, where it is left

C

It will sink

D

It will come out violently

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