Question

what must be true regarding the liquid and the object seen in the beaker?
the liquid is denser than the object.
the object is denser than the liquid.
the object has more mass than the liquid.
the liquid has more mass than the object.

Explanation:

The object is sinking in the liquid. According to the principle of buoyancy, an object sinks when its density is greater than the density of the liquid it is placed in. Mass comparison is not relevant here as it depends on volume too. Only density determines sinking or floating.

Answer:

The object is denser than the liquid.