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A spherical ball of lead (density 11.3 g/cm3) is placed in a tub of mercury (density 13.6 g/cm3). Which answer best describes the result? 
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The lead ball will float with about 83% of its volume above the surface of the mercury. 
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The lead ball will float with its top exactly even with the surface of the mercury.   
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The lead ball will float with about 17% of its volume above the surface of the mercury. 
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The lead will sink to the bottom of the mercury. 
E)
 
none of the above 
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