The density of gold is 2.8 N / 15 = 0.18 units
The density of mercury is 0.13/1 = 0.13 units
Since the density of gold is more than density of mercury, it will sink.
Since the gold will sink, it will displace mercury, but less than its own volume
Empirical evidence is information acquired by observation or experimentation. This data is recorded and analyzed by scientists and is a central process as part of the scientific method.
As example of not empirical evidence:
Language, letters, words, truths, numbers, logic, mathematics, on and on.
All of these things do not have empirical existence. They exist only in the mind.
