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The density of an object is 800 kg/m^3. In which of the following will it float?

AWater (1000 kg/m^3)
BAlcohol (790 kg/m^3)
CPetrol (700 kg/m^3)
DNone of these

✓ Correct Answer: AWater (1000 kg/m^3)

An object floats if its density is less than the density of the liquid. 800 < 1000, so it floats in water.

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