Direction: Choose the correct alternative from the following options as given below for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) given in each of the questions.
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Assertion (A)
An iron ball floats on mercury but gets immersed in water.
Reason (R)
The specific gravity of iron is more than that of mercury.
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- if both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- if both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
- if A is true but R is false
- if A is true but R is true
- if both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Correct Option: C
Iron has specific gravity less than that of mercury but more than that of water so, floats on mercury but gets immersed in water.
