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Two liquids X & Y, have densities 0.85 g/mL and 1.08 g/mL respectively. When both liquids are poured into a container, which of the liquids floats on top?
Options
A both X & Y
B neither of them
C X
Correct Answer
D Y
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The liquid with lower density floats on top of the liquid with higher density. X has density 0.85 g/mL (lower) and Y has density 1.08 g/mL (higher), so X floats on Y.

Hint

Less dense substances float on more dense substances.

Question Info

Course: PHY 101
Topic: PHY 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 894 of 1250
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