Which of the following objects will float in a tub of mercury?

a. a solid gold bead
b. an ice cube
c. an iron bolt
d. 5 mL of water

The three less dense materials will float on mercury. Look up the density of all four.

5 answers

Won't float

an iron bolt

Iron bolt

Gold bead

All except Gold bead

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