An object with uniform density $\rho$ is attached to a spring that is known to stretch linearly with applied force. When the spring-object system is immersed in a liquid of density $\rho_1$,the spring stretches by an amount $x_1$ (where $\rho > \rho_1$). When the experiment is repeated in a liquid of density $\rho_2$ (where $\rho_2 < \rho_1$),the spring stretches by an amount $x_2$. Neglecting any buoyant force on the spring,the density of the object is:

  • A
    $\rho=\frac{\rho_1 x_1-\rho_2 x_2}{x_1-x_2}$
  • B
    $\rho=\frac{\rho_1 x_2-\rho_2 x_1}{x_2-x_1}$
  • C
    $\rho=\frac{\rho_1 x_2+\rho_2 x_1}{x_1+x_2}$
  • D
    $\rho=\frac{\rho_1 x_1+\rho_2 x_2}{x_1+x_2}$

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