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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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An object is most likely to sink in water if it has:
Options
A Large volume
B Large mass
C Low density
D High density
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

An object sinks if its average density is greater than the density of the fluid it is placed in.

Hint

Sinking or floating depends on the object's density relative to the fluid.

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