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At a given place where acceleration due to gravity is `g` `m//sec^(2)`, a sphere of lead of density `d` `kg//m^(3)` is gently released in a column of liquid of density `'rho' kg//m^(3)`. If `d gt rho`, the sphere will

A

fall vertically with an acceleration 'g' `m//s^2`

B

fall vertically with no acceleration.

C

fall vertically with an acceleration `g((d-p)/(d))`

D

fall vertically with an acceleration `g((rho)/(d))

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