A cylindrical block of mass M and area of cross section A is floating in a liquid of density and with its axis vertical. When depressed a little and released the block starts oscillating. The period of oscillation is
- 2 AMg
- 2M Ag
- 2 M Ag
- AMg
Answer
(3) 2 M Ag
Solution
In equilibrium, weight = buoyant force.
When pushed down by a further x, the extra buoyant force = (Ax)g, directed upward.
F = - Ag x (restoring, displacement SHM)
M d2xdt2 = - Ag x 2 = AgM
T = 2 = 2 M Ag
Answer: (3)