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Physics Question on Hydrostatics

A common hydrometer reads specific gravity of liquids. Compared to the 1.6 mark of the stem the mark 1.5 will be

A

upwards

B

downwards

C

in the same place

D

may be upward or downward depending upon the hydrometer

Answer

upwards

Explanation

Solution

In hydrometer lower density mark is upwards and higher density mark is downwards.