The density of an object is 0.825 g/cm3. In which of the following materials will it not float? Give out Metals and Fans

water, density = 1.00 g/cm3
olive oil, density = 0.920 g/cm3
ethyl alcohol, density = 0.789 g/cm3
citric acid, density = 1.660 g/cm3

Question

The density of an object is 0.825 g/cm3. In which of the following materials will it not float?   Give out Metals and Fans

water, density = 1.00 g/cm3
olive oil, density = 0.920 g/cm3
ethyl alcohol, density = 0.789 g/cm3
citric acid, density = 1.660 g/cm3

abhisar · Answer

Suppose an object has a density x and it is immersed in a liquid having density y. If x>y then the object will sink down but if y>x then the object will float.

abhisar · Answer

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