GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -An object that has a higher density than the liquid it’s in will sink. An object that has a lower density than the liquid it’s in will float.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hence, we can say that if the relative density of a solid is greater than 1, it will sink in water.

Detailed explanation-3: -Density is measured as mass/volume and because a litre of pure water has a mass of 1 kilogram, water has a density of 1.0 kilogram per litre. Objects with a density less than 1 kg/L will float, and objects with a density higher than 1kg/L will sink.

Detailed explanation-4: -Key Concepts. Density is a measure of how heavy something is compared to its size. If an object is more dense than water it will sink when placed in water, and if it is less dense than water it will float.

Detailed explanation-5: -If an object’s density is higher than the density of water, it will sink. On the flip side, if an object is less dense than water, it will float.