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If we want to determine the volume of a solid by immersing it in water, the solid should be

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lighter than water

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heavier than water

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heavier than water and insoluble in it

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insoluble in water

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Solution

The correct option is C
heavier than water and insoluble in it

It should be heavier than water and insoluble in it, so that it sinks and displaces the water and also it does not mix in the water.

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