Which among the following objects will not float on water?

A metal key

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A sheet of paper

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A leaf

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A wooden cork

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Solution

The correct option is A A metal key
Objects which are denser than water will sink in it. A metallic key is denser than water. It will sink in it.
A sheet of paper, leaf and wooden cork are less dense than water. Hence, they will float on it.

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