In Order for an Object to Sink When Placed in Water

question 18

Multiple Choice

In order for an object to sink when placed in water, the object's average density must be

• A) less than that of water.
• B) equal to that of water.
• C) more than that of water.
• D) Any of these choices are correct, depending on the object's shape.

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