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