Which of the following has the highest specific gravity?
A) wood
B) water
C) gold
D) quartz

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Specific gravity is the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of water. Gold has a specific gravity of 19.3, which means it is 19.3 times denser than water. Wood has a specific gravity of about 0.5-0.9, water has a specific gravity of 1, and quartz has a specific gravity of about 2.6-2.7. Therefore, gold has the highest specific gravity compared to the other options.

Which of the Following Has the Highest Specific Gravity