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Three liquids are taken: mercury, water and oil. If all are put in the same container, then what is the order in which they form layers starting from bottom?


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Oil, Water, Mercury

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Water, Mercury, Oil

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Mercury, Water, Oil

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Mercury, Oil, Water

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Solution

The correct option is C

Mercury, Water, Oil


Mercury has the highest value of density among all the other liquids. Therefore, it will be at the bottom. Oil is lighter than water so it will float on water. Hence the order from below will be: Mercury, Water, Oil.


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