Question

Which single characteristic must be known about an object to determine if it will sink or float in water?(1 point)
Responses

the mass
the mass

the density
the density

the weight
the weight

the volume

Answer 1

The single characteristic that must be known about an object to determine if it will sink or float in water is **the density**. An object will float if its density is less than that of water, and it will sink if its density is greater.