A body floats in kerosene of density 0.8 ×10 3 kg/m 3 up to a certain mark. If the same body is placed in water of density 1.0×10 3 kg/m 3 , will it sink more or less? Give reason for your answer.

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A body floats in kerosene of density 0.8 &#xD7;10 3 kg/m 3 up to a certain mark. If the same body is placed in water of density 1.0&#xD7;10 3 kg/m 3 , will it sink more or less? Give reason for your answer.

Philoid · Accepted Answer

The body will sink less in water. This is because the density of water is more than that of kerosene due to which water will exert a greater upward buoyant force on the body.

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