A block of iron sinks in water, but floats in mercury, this is because:

Water is heavier than iron block

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Iron block is heavier than mercury

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Water is heavier than mercury

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Mercury is heavier than water

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The correct option is D Mercury is heavier than water
A block of iron is heavier than water therefore it sinks in water. A block of iron is lighter than mercury therefore it floats on mercury. Hence, mercury is heavier than water.

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