Q546
When a steel ball is placed on the surface of mercury, it does not sink because
A.
Of the surface tension of mercury
B.
Mercury is a semisolid
C.
Of the high viscosity of mercury
D.
The density of mercury is greater than that of steel
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
When a steel ball is placed on the surface of mercury, it does not sink because the density of mercury is greater than that of steel.