$A$ body of density $\rho$ is dropped from rest from a height $h$ into a lake of density $\sigma$,where $\sigma > \rho$. Neglecting all dissipative forces,the maximum depth to which the body sinks before returning to float on the surface is:

  • A
    $\frac{h}{\sigma-\rho}$
  • B
    $\frac{h \rho}{\sigma}$
  • C
    $\frac{h \rho}{\sigma-\rho}$
  • D
    $\frac{h \sigma}{\sigma-\rho}$

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