$A$ pendulum has a time period $T$ in air. When it is made to oscillate in water, its time period is $\sqrt{2} T$. Then the relative density of the material of the bob of the pendulum is (neglect damping).

  • A
    $\sqrt{2}$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $2 \sqrt{2}$
  • D
    $3$

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