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Relative density of a substance is 0.8. Will it float or sink in water?
ASink
BFloat
CRemain suspended
DDissolve
✓ Correct Answer: B — Float
Since its density (0.8 * 1000 = 800 kg/m³) is less than water (1000 kg/m³), it will float.
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