Question

An egg when placed in ordinary water sinks but floats when placed in brine. This is because:

• A. density of brine is less than that of ordinary water
• B. density of brine is equal to that of ordinary water
• C. density of brine is greater than that of ordinary water
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C density of brine is greater than that of ordinary water

Brine due to its high density exerts an upthrust which can balance the weight of the egg.