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an iron nail sinks in water but floats on mercury

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Answered by shubham00771
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Explanation:

iron nail sinks in water because density of water is comparatively less than the iron nail As water is less dense, the upward force exerted by it on the nail is less Hence, the nail sinks in water. ... Hence, the nail floats on mercury

Answered by Anonymous
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It is because of the density of water and density of mercury.

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