📝 Multiple Choice Question
General-science
An iron nail sinks in water but floats on mercury because:
A
mercury is heavier than iron
B
density of mercury is higher than that of iron
C
density of water is higher than iron
D
iron is a metal
Explanation
An object floats if its density is lower than the liquid; iron is denser than water but less dense than mercury.
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