An iceberg _________ on water.

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According to the principle of floatation:
If the density of substance is more than the fluid, it will sink.
If the density of the substance is less than the fluid, it will float.
The density of ice is less than water.
So, an iceberg floats on water.

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An iceberg _________ on water.

According to the principle of floatation:If the density of substance is more than the fluid, it will sink.If the density of the substance is less than the fluid, it will float.The density of ice is less than water.So, an iceberg floats on water.

According to the principle of floatation:
If the density of substance is more than the fluid, it will sink.
If the density of the substance is less than the fluid, it will float.
The density of ice is less than water.
So, an iceberg floats on water.