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Which single characteristic must be known about an object to determine if it will sink or float in water? A. the weight B. the volume C.the density D.the mass
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Which single characteristic must be known about an object to determine if it will sink or float in water?

A. the weight
B. the volume
C.the density
D.the mass

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the density! An object will float if it is less dense than the liquid it is placed in
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