Which of the following substances will float on water?

Gold coin

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Steel spoon

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Plastic ball

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Iron nail

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Solution

The correct option is C Plastic ball
Some objects float on water, while others sink in water depending upon how heavy they are and how much space they occupy.
From the given options, plastic ball being lighter than water floats on it. Whereas gold coin, steel spoon, and iron nail being heavier sink in water.

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