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A metallic wire of length 'L' and density 'ρ' floats horizontally on the surface of water. What should be the radius of wire, so that the wire will not sink in the water? (g = acceleration due to gravity) [MHT-CET 2022]

Answer: (B)

Solution

Surface tension acts on both sides of the wire: , so \sqrtExtra open brace or missing close brace{\frac{2T}${πρ

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