A solid sinks in water if:

  1. its volume is large
  2. it is hollow
  3. its density is less than that of water
  4. its density is greater than that of water
Answer

D) its density is greater than that of water

Its weight exceeds the maximum upthrust. SLO P-11-B-33 · Application

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