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Question
Explain the following :
An egg sinks in fresh water, but floats in a strong salt solution.
Solution
Density of a strong salt solution is more than the density of fresh water. Hence, the salt solution exerts a greater upthrust on the egg which balances the weight of the egg, so the egg floats in a strong salt solution but sinks in fresh water.
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