Raman along with his family visited the Dead Sea. There,his father observed a lady lying on her back in the sea and reading a newspaper. This astonished Raman's father,who thought the lady might be practicing black magic. Raman explained to his father why the lady was not drowning.
$(a)$ What,according to you,is the reason the lady is not drowning in the Dead Sea?
$(b)$ What value is exhibited by Raman?

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(N/A) It is difficult to drown in the Dead Sea because its water has a much higher density than ordinary water due to high salt concentration. Consequently,the buoyant force (upthrust) exerted by the water is greater than the weight of the lady,allowing her to float easily.
$(b)$ Raman exhibits values such as scientific temper,critical thinking,and the ability to educate others by sharing his knowledge.

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