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In the arrangement shown in the figure 
and the ratio of density of block B and the liquid is 2: 1 The system released from rest. Then
- Block B will oscillate but not simple harmonically
- Block B will oscillate simple harmonically
- The system will remain in equilibrium
- None of the above
The correct answer is: Block B will oscillate but not simple harmonically
When block -B is outside the liquid
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