SC-273
Density
Lower Sec Science · Secondary 1 · Medium · Density
Three immiscible liquids X, Y and Z with different densities are poured into a cylinder and allowed to settle. From top to bottom, the order is X, Y, then Z. A small solid bead floats at the boundary between Y and Z.
Which statement about the density of the bead is correct?
Which statement about the density of the bead is correct?
- The bead has the same density as liquid Y and liquid Z at the boundary.
- The bead is less dense than liquid X.
- The bead is more dense than liquid Z.
- The bead is more dense than liquid Y but less dense than liquid Z.
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