Standing waves are generated on a sonometer string loaded with a cylindrical body. If the cylinder is completely immersed in water, the length of the loops changes by a factor of $2.2$ . The specific gravity of the material of the cylinder is 
  • A$1.11$
  • B$2.15$
  • C$2.50$
  • D$1.26$
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