Q.

Is it true that dried leaves float on the surface of the water and stones sink in water?


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a

True

b

False  

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The above statement is True.
The materials which are lighter than water, float on the surface of the water and are called floating materials. For example – paper, and dry leaves. Dried leaves and paper are lighter than water, hence they float on water. The materials which are heavier than water, sink in the bottom and are called sinking materials. For example – stones, and pieces of iron. Pieces of iron and stones are heavier than water, hence, they sink in water.
 
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