Physics for IGCSE & O level - Measurements And Units (Section 5 - No. 14)
What is the relationship between density and whether an object floats or sinks in a liquid?
If an object is denser than the liquid, it will float.
If an object is less dense than the liquid, it will sink.
If an object is denser than the liquid, it will sink.
The density has no impact on whether something floats or sinks.
Explanation
The text states that if a material is less dense than the liquid, it will float, and if it is more dense, it will sink.
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