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When a steel ball is placed on the surface of mercury, it does not sink because

of the surface tension of mercury
mercury is a semisolid
of the high viscosity of mercury
the density of mercury is greater than that of steel

Correct Answer: the density of mercury is greater than that of steel

Explanation:

A solid sinks in a liquid if its density is greater than that of the liquid. if less, it floats

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