A block that has a density of 900 kg/m³ is placed in water (density 1000 kg/m³). The block will A) sink to the bottom. B) sink until it is almost, but not entirely, submerged. C) sink until it is entirely submerged and then remain in place just below the surface. D) sink just a little bit with most of the block above the water. E) rest on the water with none of the block submerged.

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The block will sink until it is almost, but not entirely, submerged because its density is less than that of water, allowing it to float, but since its density is close to that of water, a significant portion will be submerged to displace enough water to support its weight.

A Block That Has a Density of 900 Kg/m3 Is

A Block That Has a Density of 900 Kg/m³ Is