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If `S_(1)` is the specific gravity of a solid with respect to a liquid and `S_(2)` is the specific gravity of the liquid with respect to water, then the specific gravity of the solid with respect to water is

A

`S_(1)+S_(2)`

B

`S_(1)xxS_(2)`

C

`S_(1)-S_(2)`

D

`S_(1)//S_(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`S_(1)=(d_("solid"))/(d_("liquid")),S_(2)=(d_("liquid"))/(d_("water"))`
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