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An object of mass 60g has a volume of `10cm^(3)`. Calculate the density of the object. If the density of water be `g//cm^(3)`, state whether the object will float or sink in water.

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To solve the problem step by step, we will calculate the density of the object and then determine whether it will float or sink in water. ### Step 1: Identify the given data - Mass of the object (m) = 60 g - Volume of the object (V) = 10 cm³ ### Step 2: Use the formula for density The formula for density (ρ) is given by: ...
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