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प्रश्न
How does the density of a body and that of a liquid determine whether the body will float or sink into that liquid?
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उत्तर
The density of an object determines whether it will float or sink in another substance. An object will float If the density of a body is LESS than the density of LIQUID. An object will sink If the density of a body is MORE than the density of liquid it is placed in.
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