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

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Problem

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

\rho_{\text{object}} = \rho_{\text{liquid}}

(b)

\rho_{\text{object}} < \rho_{\text{liquid}}

(c)

\rho_{\text{object}} > \rho_{\text{liquid}}

(d)

\rho_{\text{object}} \ge \rho_{\text{liquid}}