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Question: A wooden block with a coin placed on its top, floats in water as shown in Fig. The distance l and h ...
A wooden block with a coin placed on its top, floats in water as shown in Fig. The distance l and h are illustrated. If the coin falls into the water then
A
l decreases and h increases .
B
l increases and h decreases
C
Both l and h increase.
D
Both l and h decrease.
Answer
Both l and h decrease.
Explanation
Solution
When the coin falls, it occupies less volume, therefore, h decreases, l decreases as density of wood decreases.