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The density of red hot charcoal is less than water, hence it floats on the surface of water.
The density of red hot charcoal is less than water, hence it floats on the surface of water.
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The correct option is B False
Charcoal has tiny pores on its surface. When it's heated to red hot, the air inside the pores of the charcoal comes out. Its density now will be greater than that of water. So, a red hot charcoal sinks in water and not floats.
Charcoal has tiny pores on its surface. When it's heated to red hot, the air inside the pores of the charcoal comes out. Its density now will be greater than that of water. So, a red hot charcoal sinks in water and not floats.
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