Question

18. The density of water is 1.0 g cm. The density
of iron is 7-8 g cm 3. The density of mercury is
13.6 g cm . Answer the following:
(a) Will a piece of iron float or sink in water?
(b) Will a piece of iron float or sink in mercury?
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Answer 1

Answer:

(a) A piece of iron will sink in water.

(b) A piece of iron will float in mercury.