When a steel ball is placed on the surface of mercury, it does not sink because

When a steel ball is placed on the surface of mercury, it does not sink because Correct Answer the density of mercury is greater than that of steel

  D) the density of mercury is greater than that of steel

A solid sinks in a liquid if its density is greater than that of the liquid. if less, it floats

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