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A thin metal disc of radius `r` floats on water surface and bends the surface downwards along the perimeter making an angle `theta` with vertical edge of the disc. If the disc displaces a weight of water `W` and surface tension of water is `T`, then the weight of metal disc is :

A

`2pirT+W`

B

2pirTcos theta -W`

C

`2pirT cos theta+W`

D

`W-2pirT cos theta`

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C
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