A block of wood floats in water. Which of the following statements is correct?(1 point)

Responses

The wood has a higher density than water
The wood has a higher density than water

The wood has a lower density than water
The wood has a lower density than water

The wood and water have the same density
The wood and water have the same density

The density of the wood cannot be determined.

1 answer

The correct statement is:

The wood has a lower density than water.

This is why the block of wood is able to float in water. Objects that are less dense than the fluid they are in will float.