MCQEasyJEE Main 2026 · 24 January, Shift 1Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)

Physics Question from JEE Main 2026 · 24 January, Shift 1

A cylindrical block of mass MM and area of cross section AA is floating in a liquid of density ρ\rho with its axis vertical. When depressed a little and released the block starts oscillating. The period of oscillation is _____.

  • A

    2πρAMg2\pi\sqrt{\dfrac{\rho A}{Mg}}

  • B

    πρAMg\pi\sqrt{\dfrac{\rho A}{Mg}}

  • C

    2πMρAg2\pi\sqrt{\dfrac{M}{\rho A g}}

  • D

    π2MρAg\pi\sqrt{\dfrac{2M}{\rho A g}}

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