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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving a cylindrical object with an outer diameter of 10 cm, height of 20 cm, and density of 8000 kg/m³, supported by a vertical spring with a spring constant of 500 N/m. The first part of the problem requires calculating the elongation of the spring when the object is in equilibrium, while the second part involves determining the time period of oscillations when the object is slightly depressed and released. The problem is sourced from "HC Verma Concepts of Physics part 1".

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Can please anyone solve the following question in details...

A cylindrical object of outer diameter 10 cm height 20 cm and density 8000 kg/m3 is supported by a vertical spring and is half dipped in water. Spring constant is 500N/m.
(a) Find the elongation in the spring in equilibrium condition
(b)If the object is slightly depressed and released, find the time period of resulting oscillations of object.

Source: HC Verma Concepts of Physics part 1

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