Question
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.