Question

question 17 (1 point)
the density of silver is 10.5 g/cm³. the density of olive oil is 0.92 g/cm³. what will happen when a piece of silver is placed in olive oil?
the silver will sink because it is less dense than olive oil.
the silver will float because it is less dense than olive oil.
the silver will sink because it is more dense than olive oil.
the silver will float because it is more dense than olive oil.

Explanation:

Step1: Compare densities

The density of silver is 10.5 g/cm³ and olive - oil is 0.92 g/cm³. Since 10.5>0.92.

Step2: Recall density - buoyancy principle

An object sinks in a fluid if its density is greater than the density of the fluid. Silver's density is greater than olive oil's, so it will sink.

Answer:

C. The silver will sink because it is more dense than olive oil.