Question

A spherical ball of lead (density 11.3 g/cm 3) is placed in a tub of mercury (density 13.6 g/cm 3). Which answer best describes the result

Answer 1

The lead ball will float with about 17% of its volume above the surface of the mercury.

We know that density is defined as mass per unit volume of a substance. The density of a substance is an intrinsic property which can be used to identify a substance.

Given that Lead is less dense that mercury, we know that lead will float on mercury. Since the density of mercury is 13.6 g/cm3 and that of lead is 11.3 g/cm3, lead ball will float with about 17% of its volume above the surface of the mercury.

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Missing parts;

A spherical ball of lead (density 11.3 g/cm3) is placed in a tub of mercury (density 13.6 g/cm3). Which answer best describes the result?

A.The lead ball will float with about 83% of its volume above the surface of the mercury.

B.The lead ball will float with about 17% of its volume above the surface of the mercury.

C.The lead ball will float with its top exactly even with the surface of the mercury.

D.The lead will sink to the bottom of the mercury.

E.none of the above