Which of the following will sink in water?

Kerosene

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Inflated football

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Petrol

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Rocks

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Solution

The correct option is D
Rocks

Anything which is less dense than water will sink in it. From the given options, petrol, kerosene and inflated football are less dense than water and hence will float on it. Rocks are generally more dense than water. Hence, they will sink in it.

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