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explain the law of floatation .

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Law of floating is when average density of the object placed in any liquid is less than that of the liquid then the object will float.

It can also be said in terms of displacements:

Such as whenever a body is put in any fluid it occupies some space and thus displaces some amount of liquid if mass of liquid displaced is more than the weight of the body it is surely going to float.


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