Why does an object float or sink when placed on the surface of water?

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asked Oct 14, 2017 in Physics by jisu zahaan (28,760 points) 26 372 800

Why does an object float or sink when placed on the surface of water?

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answered Oct 14, 2017 by sforrest072 (157,439 points) 60 409 930

If the density of an object is more than the density of the liquid, then it sinks in the liquid. This is because the buoyant force acting on the object is less than the force of gravity. On the other hand, if the density of the object is less than the density of the liquid, then it floats on the surface of the liquid. This is because the buoyant force acting on the object is greater than the force of gravity

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