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Why does an egg sink in fresh water but float in a strong salt solution?

Correct answer B. The density of salt solution exceeds the density of eggs

Explanation

An object floats when the liquid is denser than it; dissolving salt raises the water's density above that of the egg, so the buoyant force supports it.

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