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Waters density is 1 g/cm^3. Glass has a density of 2.8 g/cm^3. Will glass float in water?

YES, it will float because its density is greater than the density of water/

This question cannot be answered because density does not determine buoyancy

NO, it will not float because its density is greater than the density of water

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Step-by-step explanation:

It will not float on water

Substances with their densities less than that of water usually float on it and those with their densities greater than that of water will sink into it.

From the question the density of glass is 2.8 g/cm³ and this is greater than the density of water which is 1 g/cm³. Therefore glass will not float on water.

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