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1.	A metallic body floats at the interface of mercury (of specific gravity 13.6) and water such that 40% of its volume is in Mercury and 60% in water. Total buoyant force (in kN) experienced by the body is (V = Volume of the floating body, g = 10 m/s2)
A.	60.4 V
B.	48.4 V
C.	30.2 V
D.	Cannot be determined since density of floating body is not provided
Answer» B. 48.4 V

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