Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Density

Density — practice question

Three liquids P, Q and R have different densities and are immiscible. The liquids are poured into a measuring cylinder and left to settle. A small block is then dropped into the measuring cylinder and ends up at rest, as shown. Which statement about the block’s density is correct?

  • AIt is equal to the density of Q.
  • BIt is greater than the density of P.
  • CIt is greater than the density of R.
  • DIt is less than the density of Q.

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