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प्रश्न
A cork piece floats on water surface while an iron nail sinks in it. Explain the reason.
उत्तर
Cork floats on water as the density of cork is LESS than the density of water.
Iron nail sinks in water as the density of iron nail is MORE than the density of water.
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