A body floats or sinks due to difference in their __.

Densities

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Mass

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Solution

The correct option is A
Densities

A body having density higher than that of the liquid would sink and a body with density lower than that of the liquid would float. So, it is the difference in density that determines whether an object would float or sink.

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