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Which of the following substances is the most dense?

  • A. A block of gold weighing 12g and occupying 4.6cm³
  • B. A cube weighing 6g and having a volume of 0.91cm³
  • C. A block weighing 143g and with a volume of 24.3cm³
  • D. None of the above
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Density is calculated by dividing the mass of an object by its volume. For Choice A, the density is 12 g / 4.6 cm³ = 2.61 g/cm³. For Choice B, the density is 6 g / 0.91 cm³ = 6.59 g/cm³, making it the most dense option. For Choice C, the density is 143 g / 24.3 cm³ = 5.88 g/cm³. Therefore, Choice B, the cube weighing 6 g and having a volume of 0.91 cm³, is the most dense substance among the options provided.