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Assertion : Body will sink when density of body is equal to the density of fluid .
Reason : Body immerses partially and float when density of body is less than density of fluid .

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion .

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false .

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The correct Answer is:
D
In case if the density of body is greater than that of liquid, the body will sink in the liquid .
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