Question

An aluminum can floats on water because the density of aluminum is less than that of water.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

1. An object floats in a liquid when the weight of the object balances the upward push of the liquid or if the object is less dense than the liquid it is immersed in.
2. An object sinks in a liquid when the weight of the object is more than the upward push of water or if the object is denser than the liquid, it is immersed in.
3. An aluminum can floats on water because the density of aluminum is less than that of water.

Hence, the given statement is true.