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An open pan P filled with water of density `(rho_w)` is placed on a vertical rod, maintaining equilibrium. A block of density `rho` is placed on one side of the pan as shown. Water depth is more then height of the block.

A

Equilibrium will be maintained only if `rholtrho_(W)`

B

equilibrium will be maintained only `rholerho_(W)`

C

Equilibrium will be maintained for all relations between `rho` and `rho_(W)`

D

Equilibrium will not be maintained in all cases.

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