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A body of density 2.5 g//cm^(3) is let ...

A body of density `2.5 g//cm^(3)` is let free in a liquid of density ` 1.25 g//cm^(3)` . The downward acceleration of the of the body while sinking in the liquid is . _______

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To solve the problem of finding the downward acceleration of a body sinking in a liquid, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the Given Data - Density of the body (\( \rho_b \)) = 2.5 g/cm³ - Density of the liquid (\( \rho_l \)) = 1.25 g/cm³ - Acceleration due to gravity (\( g \)) = 9.8 m/s² ### Step 2: Understand the Forces Acting on the Body ...
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