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The volume of a small ball is calculated to be $25 \text{ cm}^3$ and it weighs $30 \text{ g}$ in air. Will this ball float or sink in water?
The volume of a small ball is calculated to be $25 \text{ cm}^3$ and it weighs $30 \text{ g}$ in air. Will this ball float or sink in water?
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Always remember the standard density of water in CGS units is exactly $1 \text{ g/cm}^3$ (or $1000 \text{ kg/m}^3$ in SI units). If mass $>$ volume numerically in CGS, it sinks in water.
Updated On: May 9, 2026
- Sink
- Partially sink
- Float
- Can not be predicted from the given information
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The Correct Option is A
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