Choose the correct alternative from the following :
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.
Option:
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
E. Both A and R are false
Answer: C . A is true but R is false.
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Justification:
Iron with specific gravity less than that of mercury but more than that of water, floats in the former but gets immersed in the second.
