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Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative 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.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.

Correct Answer: A is true but R is false.

Explanation:

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

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