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Explain, on the basis of density, why a small solid iron nail sinks in water whereas…
PHYSICS · Subjective · CBSE · Physics · Gravitation · Gravitation
Problem
Explain, on the basis of density, why a small solid iron nail sinks in water whereas a huge iron ship is able to stay afloat.
Related theory
Buoyancy & Floatation
Gravitation
Floatation and sinking
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