JEE Main2008PhysicsMechanical Properties of FluidsActual
A jar filled with two non mixing liquids 1 and 2 having densities ₁ and ₂ respectively. A solid ball, made of a material of density ₃ , is dropped in the jar. It comes to equilibrium in the position shown in the figure. Which of the following is true for ₁, ₂ and ₃ ?
Options
- A₃ < ₁ < ₂
- B₁ < ₃ < ₂
- C₁ < ₂ < ₃
- D₁ < ₃ < ₂
Correct answer
D. ₁ < ₃ < ₂
Step-by-step solution
As liquid 1 floats above liquid 2 , ₁ < ₂ The ball is unable to sink into liquid 2 , ₃ < ₂ The ball is unable to rise over liquid 1 , array ll & ₁ < ₃ Thus, & ₁ < ₃ < ₂ array