Question

question 10 (1 point) listen if a solid with a density of \d\ is dropped into a liquid with density of \d\, where d < d, the solid will ... a) sink completely in the liquid. b) sink partially in the liquid. c) float in the liquid. d) dissolve in the liquid.

Explanation:

The principle of flotation states that an object will float in a fluid if its density (d) is less than the fluid's density (D). When \( d < D \), the buoyant force (equal to the weight of the displaced fluid) is greater than the object's weight, so the solid will float. Option a is incorrect as sinking completely happens when \( d > D \). Option b (partial sinking) is for when \( d = D \) or near - equal, and option d is incorrect as dissolving is a chemical process, not related to density - based flotation/sinking.

Answer:

c) float in the liquid.