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Predicting Behavior via Density
publish date: 2026/05/18 21:36:3.722284 UTC
An unknown solid material has a mass density that is strictly less than the mass density of the liquid it is dropped into. Fill in the placeholder to complete the statement detailing the behavior of the solid:
Because its density is lower than the fluid, the object will (1) to the surface.
Correct Answer
(1) float
Explanation
Any object with an average density lower than that of the surrounding fluid will rise and float because it can displace a weight of fluid equal to its own total weight before it becomes completely submerged.
Reference
Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide