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Which of the following determines whether an object will sink or float in a liquid?
ATotal mass of liquid
BRelative density
CShape of the container
DAtmospheric pressure
✓ Correct Answer: B — Relative density
If an object's density is higher than the liquid, it sinks; if lower, it floats.
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