Kerosene has a density of

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Problem

Kerosene has a density of 0.80 g cm−30.80\,\text{g cm}^{-3}. The densities of four solids are as follows: P: 0.65 g cm−30.65\,\text{g cm}^{-3} Q: 0.95 g cm−30.95\,\text{g cm}^{-3} R: 1.03 g cm−31.03\,\text{g cm}^{-3} S: 0.80 g cm−30.80\,\text{g cm}^{-3} Identify which solid(s) will (i) float completely, (ii) remain suspended without rising or sinking, and (iii) sink when placed in kerosene.

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