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Classification Based on Buoyancy

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Objects that are more dense than water will ____ in it.

A

dissolve

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B

sink

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C

float

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D

sink then float

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Solution

The correct option is B sink
If the density of an object is more than that of water, it will sink when it will sink when it is put in water.
Objects which are less dense than water will float on it.
For example, an iron nail will sink in water while a plastic bag will float.

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