Question - 1.

A vessel is completely filled by a liquid of density $\rho$ as shown in figure having acceleration $g$ in horizontal direction. After getting equilibrium condition a particle of density $\frac{\rho}{2}$ is released from bottom of vessel at distance $x$ as shown in figure such that it reaches to water-air interface after time $\sqrt{\frac{2h}{g}}$. Assume all collisions with wall are completely elastic. Which of the positions satisfy the given situation

$A)$ $x=0$

$B )$ $x=h$

$C)$ $x=\frac{h}{9}$

$D)$ $x=\frac{h}{4}$

Note by Nishant Rai
5 years, 4 months ago

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- 5 years, 4 months ago

Oh yes, I have seen this problem. This is a multiple correct problem. The answer is a,b,c if I remember right.

- 5 years, 4 months ago

Correct! This question came in my mock test, and i am still unable to solve it.

- 5 years, 4 months ago

Getting options a and b is relatively easy. You just need to use the concept of effective acceleration due to gravity.

- 5 years, 4 months ago

can you please write the solution. (i tried, but in vain )

- 5 years, 4 months ago

I have not gotten it either. One of my friends showed me this problem and I failed to get answer. I tried now and I still havent gotten it. :/

- 5 years, 4 months ago