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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

start oscillating

B

sink to the bottom

C

come back to same position immediately

D

come back to the same position slowly.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Pressure of liquid above the body will support the weight of body and hence the body will sink to the bottom.
Thus correct choice is (b) .
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