Multiple choice

A fresh egg sinks in pure water where as it floats in salty water

  1. Due to higher density of salty water

  2. Due to higher density of pure water

  3. Due to fluid matter inside the egg shell

  4. None of the above

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Salt water has higher density than pure water. The egg's density is between the two - it sinks in less dense pure water but floats in denser salt water due to buoyancy.