Science, asked by dishant616, 7 hours ago

A log of wood floats on

water but an iron nail sinks in

water. Why?​

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Answered by suhani1954
3

the density of iron is more than the density of water therefore the weight of the nail is more than the upthrust experienced by it causing it to sink.

Answered by 10815
6

Answer:

The log's density is less compared to the water while the iron nail has more density than the water

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