Which of the following is the parameter that governs sinking or floating of objects in water?
A
Mass
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B
Weight
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C
Volume
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D
Density
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Solution
The correct option is D Density One factor which affects whether objects float or sink in a medium is their density. An object that is denser than the fluid in which it is immersed, sinks. An object that is less dense than the fluid in which it is immersed floats to the surface.