JEE Main 2024 Physics question

PhysicsMechanical Properties of FluidsJEE Main 2024

A sphere of relative density σ and diameter D has concentric cavity of diameter d. The ratio of D/d, if it just floats on water in a tank is:

Answer: (A)

Solution

The weight of the shell is (4π/3)((D³ − d³)/8)σg and the buoyant force on the fully immersed sphere is

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