Question

A solid will sink in a liquid if its density is ________ than the density of the liquid.

Answer 1

1. Density of a substance is defined as its mass per unit volume.
2. Density = Mass/ Volume
3. According to the principle of floatation,

• If the density of the solid is more than the liquid, it will sink.
• If the density of the solid is less than the liquid, it will float.

Hence, A solid will sink into a liquid if its density is more than the density of the liquid.