If an object sinks in water, then it is ___________ than water.

less dense

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The correct option is C more dense
If an object has more density(means particles are more compact), then it will sink in water.

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If an object sinks in water, then it is ___________ than water.​

The correct option is C more dense​If an object has more density(means particles are more compact), then it will sink in water.

If an object sinks in water, then it is ___________ than water.

The correct option is C more dense
If an object has more density(means particles are more compact), then it will sink in water.