Which of the following relation is correct for a body immersed in water?

The body floats when density of body = density of liquid

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The body sinks when density of body > density of liquid

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The body floats when density of body < density of liquid

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D All of the above
Explanation: when the density of a body is more than the density of the liquid in which it is immersed the gravitational force acting on the body exceeds the upthrust acting on it thus causing it to sink. However when the upthrust is more than or equal to the gravitational force acting on the body this force makes the body float on the surface.

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