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A uniform cylinder of length L and mass M having cross-section area A is suspended, with its length vertical from a fix point by a mass less spring, such that it is half-submerged in a liquid of density ρ at eqilibrium positions. When the cylinder is given small downwards push and released it starts oscillating vertically with a small amplitude. If the force constant of the spring is k, the frequency of oscillation of the cylinder is
Options
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B.
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D.
Solution
When cylinder is displaced by an amount x from its mean position, spring force and upthrust both will increase. Hence,
Net restoring force = extra spring force + extra upthrust
or F = - (kx + Axρg)
or a = -
Now f =
= 
∴ Correct answer is (b).
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