When a steel ball is placed on the surface of mercury, it does not sink because
A
of the surface tension of mercury
B
mercury is a semisolid
C
of the high viscosity of mercury
D
the density of mercury is greater than that of steel
Correct Answer: the density of mercury is greater than that of steel
D) the density of mercury is greater than that of steelA solid sinks in a liquid if its density is greater than that of the liquid. if less, it floats