Why does an object float or sink when placed on the surface of water?[2 MARKS]

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1. An object sink in water if its density is greater than that of water.
2. An object floats in water if its density is less than that of water.

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Why does an object float or sink when placed on the surface of water?[2 MARKS]

Each point: 1 Mark 1. An object sink in water if its density is greater than that of water. 2. An object floats in water if its density is less than that of water.

Each point: 1 Mark

1. An object sink in water if its density is greater than that of water.
2. An object floats in water if its density is less than that of water.