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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.

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

Correct Answer: if A is true but R is false

Explanation:

Iron has specific gravity less than that of mercury but more than that of water so, floats on mercury but gets immersed in water.

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