A small steel ball floats in a half-full container of mercury.When water is added:
A)the ball will float on the water
B)the ball will rise slightly
C)the mercury will float on the water
D)the ball will sink to the bottom of the container
E)the ball will lower slightly more into the mercury

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The steel ball will rise slightly because the addition of water increases the volume of fluid in the container, which in turn increases the buoyant force acting on the steel ball, causing it to rise slightly in the mercury.

A Small Steel Ball Floats in a Half-Full Container of Mercury.When