A Steel Ball Sinks in Water but Floats in a Pool

question 153

Multiple Choice

A steel ball sinks in water but floats in a pool of mercury, which is much denser than water. Where is the buoyant force on the ball greater?

• A) floating on the mercury
• B) It is the same in both cases.
• C) submerged in the water
• D) It cannot be determined from the information given.

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