An object will float on the surface of a liquid if:

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A Its density is greater than the density of the liquid.
B Its density is less than or equal to the density of the liquid.
C Its mass is greater than the mass of the liquid displaced.
D The buoyant force acting on it is zero.

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Answer: B. Its density is less than or equal to the density of the liquid.

According to the principle of floatation, objects with a lower density than the fluid will float, while objects with a higher density will sink.

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An object will float on the surface of a liquid if:

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