WBCS.LIVE practice question

A solid piece of iron sinks in water but floats in mercury because -

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Average density of water & mercury is less than that of iron
  2. Density of iron is less than that of water as well as mercury
  3. Density of iron is more than that of water as well as mercury
  4. Density of iron is more than that of water but less than that mercury

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Density of iron is more than that of water but less than that mercury