Physics
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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Which of the following will sink or float on water? (Density of water = 1 g cm-3)
- Body A having density 500 kg m-3
- Body B having density 2520 kg m-3
- Body C having density 1100 kg m-3
- Body D having density 0.85 g cm-3
Explain the meaning of the statement 'Relative density of aluminium is 2.7'.
Distinguish between density and relative density.
A cork piece floats on water surface while an iron nail sinks in it. Explain the reason.