Physics
Medium
Question
Why the needle of iron swims on water surface when it is kept gently ?
A
It will remain under the water, when it will displace more water than its weight
B
the density of needle is less than that of water
C
due to surface tension
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D
due to its shape
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A
It will remain under the water, when it will displace more water than its weight
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B
the density of needle is less than that of water
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C
due to surface tension
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D
due to its shape
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