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Harikesh • 8.04K Points
Tutor III Physics

  • (A) Sink and go to the bottom
  • (B) Sink but will not go to the bottom
  • (C) Float
  • (D) Burst
Correct Answer - Option(C)

Explanation by: Harikesh
Adding salt to the water increases the density of the solution because the salt increases the mass without changing the volume very much. When enough salt is added to the water, the saltwater solution's density becomes higher than the egg's, so the egg will then float. 

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