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Assess whether an object will float or sink by analyzing its density compared to the density of the liquid.

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Cambridge IGCSE Combined ScienceMotion, forces and energyCore content

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This point belongs to Density, especially Density outcomes.
You need to be able to assess whether an object will float or sink by analyzing its density compared to the density of the liquid.
The key ideas to know are Determine, Evaluate, and Discuss.
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DetermineEvaluateDiscussConsider

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An object is placed in water. The object has a density of 0.9 g/cm³, while the density of water is 1 g/cm³.

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Analyse Discuss whether the object will float or sink in water.
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