A Small Steel Ball Floats in a Half-Full Container of Mercury.When

question 84

Multiple Choice

A small steel ball floats in a half-full container of mercury.When water is added:

• A)the ball will float on the water
• B)the ball will rise slightly
• C)the mercury will float on the water
• D)the ball will sink to the bottom of the container
• E)the ball will lower slightly more into the mercury

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