The relative densities of zinc, brass, copper, gold and silver are respectively 7.1, 8.5, 8.9, 19.3, 10.5. A metal ornament which weighs 0.425kg and can displace 50 x 10-6m3m of water is made of
A
zinc
B
brass
C
copper
D
gold
E
silver
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
R.D = \(\frac{\text {density of object}}{\text{density of water}}\)
= \(\frac{\frac{0.425}{50 10^-6}{1000}\)
= 8.5
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