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If two liquids are immiscible, which of the two liquids will be at the bottom layer if they are placed together in a funnel?

A

Lighter liquid

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Heavier liquid

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Can't say

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Weight of liquid has no effect in forming layers

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Solution

The correct option is B
Heavier liquid

When two liquids are immiscible and are placed together in a funnel, the heavier liquid forms the bottom layer and the lighter liquid forms the top layer.

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