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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?
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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