Concept question about testing antifreeze

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The discussion centers on a device used to test antifreeze strength, which involves colored spheres that float in the liquid. The key point is that the floating spheres indicate the antifreeze's density, suggesting that if the spheres float, they are less dense than the antifreeze. This implies that a stronger antifreeze solution has a higher density than the spheres. The conclusion drawn is that the floating spheres indicate a strong antifreeze solution. Understanding the relationship between density and buoyancy is crucial for interpreting the test results accurately.
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A simple device that is used to test the strength of antifreeze in cars consists of a small tube that has several small, coloured spheres inside it. When antifreeze is admitted into the tube, some of the spheres will float, giving an indication of the strength of the antifreeze.


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Since the question mentioned that the spheres will float, I'm thinking that the densities of the spheres indicate the strength of the antifreeze. Since the spheres float, they are less dense than the antifreeze and therefore antifreeze is strong. am i right?
 
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Based purely off of what is written, I'd agree.
 

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