A body sinks in water when
- A. density of water is greater than density of body
- B. density of water is less than density of body ✓
- C. density of water is equal to density of body
- D. the body is heavy
Correct Answer: B. density of water is less than density of body
Explanation
According to the principle of flotation, a body sinks in a liquid if its density is greater than the density of the liquid (i.e., density of water is less than the density of the body).
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