Why some objects float when we place them on the surface of water while some sink?

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Why some objects float when we place them on the surface of water while some sink?

PRADEEP KUMAR 5th Nov, 2021

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PRADEEP KUMAR 5th Nov, 2021

An object will float or sink when placed on the surface of water completely depends on the density of object and density of water. If the density of object is greater than the density of water, it will sink and if the density of object is less than the density of water, it floats.

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