A solid cube has density

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Fluids · Fluids

Problem

1.2\,\text{g/cm}^3

. Predict whether it will (i) sink or float in water of density

1.0\,\text{g/cm}^3

, and (ii) sink or float in glycerine of density

1.26\,\text{g/cm}^3

. Give a brief reason in each case.