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A body of density `2.5 g//cm^(3)` is let free in a liquid of density ` 1.25 g//cm^(3)` . The downward acceleration of the of the body while sinking in the liquid is . _______

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To find the downward acceleration of a body sinking in a liquid, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Values:** - Density of the body, \( \rho_b = 2.5 \, \text{g/cm}^3 \) - Density of the liquid, \( \rho_l = 1.25 \, \text{g/cm}^3 \) - Acceleration due to gravity, \( g = 9.8 \, \text{m/s}^2 \) ...
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