Physics, asked by riteshsheoran4724, 1 year ago

Why iron nail sinks and a cork floats when placed on the surface of water?

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Answered by Muskan1101

A cork floats in water while the iron nail sinks bcoz the density of cork is less than that of water.
Thus,the upthrust of water on the cork is greater than the weight of the cork.
Hence,it floats.

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