Question
When does an object float or sink when placed on the surface of a liquid?
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Answer
If the buoyant force exerted by the liquid is less than the weight of the object, the object will sink in the liquid. If the buoyant force exerted by the liquid is equal to or greater than the weight of the object, the object will float in the liquid.
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