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DOES IT SINK OR FLOAT?

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When objects are placed in a liquid they can sink or float, depending on their density

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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

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FLOAT

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IF THE LIQUID IS WATER, REMEMBER THAT THE DENSITY OF WATER IS 1 G/CM³

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CLICK BELOW TO GO TO THE ACTIVITIES ABOUT DENSITY

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