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Identify the object that sinks in water.

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Leaf

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Sponge

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Iron nail

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Paper

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Solution

The correct option is C Iron nail
Materials having density less than that of water floats on it.
For example: sponge, paper, leaf, etc.
Materials having density more than that of water sinks in it.
For example:- iron nail, sand, etc.

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