Physics · Density and Buoyancy
Assertion (A): A boiled egg put in a cup of plain water sinks, whereas it floats when put in highly salty water. Reason (R): The density of the water increases on adding salt. Choose the correct option:
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- 1Both (A) and (R) are incorrect
- 2(A) is correct and (R) is incorrect
- 3Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)✓
- 4Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
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Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
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