A body of density $\rho$ is dropped from rest from a height $h$ into a lake of density $\sigma$, where $\sigma > \rho$. Neglecting all dissipative forces, the maximum depth to which the body sinks before returning to float on surface ..........
  • A$\frac{h}{\sigma-\rho}$
  • B$\frac{h \rho}{\sigma}$
  • C$\frac{h \rho}{\sigma-\rho}$
  • D$\frac{h \sigma}{\sigma-\rho}$
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