A student wants to determine whether a solid plastic block of unknown shape will float when placed in a beaker of oil.
Which of the following pairs of properties must the student compare?
The volume of the block and the volume of the oil
The density of the block and the density of the oil
The mass of the block and the mass of the oil
The surface area of the block and the depth of the oil
169 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics Density, covering Density. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.