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why does an iron rod sink in water?

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The density of rod is more than that of water

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The volume of water is more than the weight of the object

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C

Both A and B

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A The density of rod is more than that of water
a body with higher density sinks in liquid with lower density
so iron rod sinks as it has higher density compared to water.
so option (A) is correct.

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