In which of the following liquids does a solid coin made of iron sink?

Water

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Petrol

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Mercury

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Oil

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Solution

The correct options are
A
Water

B
Petrol

D
Oil

The density of iron is 7.86 g/cc which is greater than that of water, petrol and oil, so it sinks in them.

The density of mercury is 13.56 g/cc, so the iron coin floats on mercury.

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