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When a greased iron needle is placed gen...

When a greased iron needle is placed gently on the surface of water at rest, it floats on the surface of water. Why?

A

It displaces water more than its weight

B

The density of material of needle is less than that of water

C

Of surface tension

D

Of its shape

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