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A piece of nail sinks in water but a boa...

A piece of nail sinks in water but a boat floats in it because

A

there is no upthrust acting on the nail.

B

a nail is heavier than a boat .

C

a nail has a pointed end.

D

upthrust acting on the nail is less than its weight.

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