Which one of the following conditions must be satisfied for a solid body to float on…

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Problem

Which one of the following conditions must be satisfied for a solid body to float on the surface of a liquid? (a)

\rho_{\text{body}} = \dfrac{1}{2}\,\rho_{\text{liquid}}

(b)

\rho_{\text{body}} = \rho_{\text{liquid}}

(c)

\rho_{\text{body}} < \rho_{\text{liquid}}

(d)

\rho_{\text{body}} > \rho_{\text{liquid}}