$A$ solid sphere of density $\rho_s$ which is $\eta$ times lighter than water (density $\rho_w$) is suspended in a water tank by a string tied to its base as shown in the figure. If the mass of the sphere is $m$,then the tension in the string is given by:

  • A
    $\left( \frac{\eta - 1}{\eta} \right) mg$
  • B
    $\eta mg$
  • C
    $\frac{mg}{(\eta - 1)}$
  • D
    $(\eta - 1) mg$

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