Question:
A cork floats on the surface of an incompressible liquid in a container exposed to atmospheric pressure. The container is then sealed and the air above the liquid is evacuated. The cork:
A. sinks slightly
B. rises slightly
C. floats at the same height
D. bobs up and down about its old position
Answer:
The correct answer is C) floats at the same height
Explanation:
The liquid is incompressible because its density very high and leaves no room for further compaction whether or not there is atmospheric pressure. So when you put a cork on the liquid, pressure or no pressure, there is no displacement hence it floats on the same height regardless of the absence of air.
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