$A$ cubical block is floating in a liquid with half of its volume immersed in the liquid. When the whole system accelerates upwards with a net acceleration of $g/3$,the fraction of volume immersed in the liquid will be:

  • A
    $\frac{1}{2}$
  • B
    $\frac{3}{8}$
  • C
    $\frac{2}{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{3}{4}$

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