$A$ needle is $7 \ cm$ long. Assuming that the needle is not wetted by water,what is the weight of the needle,so that it floats on water (in $g \ wt$)? $\left[T = \text{surface tension of water} = 70 \ dyne/cm\right]$ [acceleration due to gravity $= 980 \ cm \ s^{-2}$]
- A$1$
- B$5$
- C$3$
- D$7$
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