Three solid blocks

PHYSICS · Single correct · CBSE · Physics · Gravitation · Gravitation

Problem

Three solid blocks, each of volume 50 cm350\,\text{cm}^3, have masses 30 g30\,\text{g} (Block P), 45 g45\,\text{g} (Block Q) and 60 g60\,\text{g} (Block R) respectively. They are gently lowered into a liquid of density 0.8 g cm−30.8\,\text{g\,cm}^{-3}. Which statement correctly describes their behaviour? (a) Blocks P and Q float; Block R sinks (b) Only Block P floats; Blocks Q and R sink (c) Block P floats; Block Q remains suspended in the liquid; Block R sinks (d) All three blocks float

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