Question
Easy
Densities of four liquids A, B, C and D are given below : Liquid тАУ A тАУ B тАУ C тАУ D Density (kg/m3) тАУ 785 тАУ 820 тАУ 924 тАУ 1020 Based on this information, identify the correct statement from the following :
1
An object that floats in liquid C may or may not float in liquid A.
2
An object that floats in liquid A may or may not float in liquid B.
3
An object that floats in liquid B surely floats in liquid A.
4
An object that floats in liquid C surely floats in liquid B.
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: CTET
Level/Paper: CTET_P2
Chapter: Fluid Mechanics
Topic: Pressure in Fluids
Correct Answer
Option A
Explanation
Option 1 is the correct answer: "An object that floats in liquid C may or may not float in liquid A." ### Explanation for Option 1: The density of a liquid determines whether an object will float or sink in it. An object will float in a liquid if its density is less than the density of the liquid. Given the densities of the liquids: - Liquid A: 785 kg/m┬│тАжRead More
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