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DOES IT SINK OR FLOAT?
When objects are placed in a liquid they can sink or float, depending on their density
if...
THE DENSITY OF THE OBJECT IS HIGHER THAN THE DENSITY OF THE LIQUID
THE DENSITY OF THE OBJECT IS LOWER THAN THE DENSITY OF THE LIQUID
SINK
FLOAT
IF THE LIQUID IS WATER, REMEMBER THAT THE DENSITY OF WATER IS 1 G/CM³
CLICK BELOW TO GO TO THE ACTIVITIES ABOUT DENSITY
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