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title: "A solid, uniform object is placed in a fluid. Which statement best describes the condition that will cause the object to sink?"
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# A solid, uniform object is placed in a fluid. Which statement best describes the condition that will cause the object to sink?

A solid, uniform object is placed in a fluid. Which statement best describes the condition that will cause the object to sink?

- **A.** The object is heavier than the fluid.
- **B.** The volume of the object is less than the volume of the fluid.
- **C.** The object’s mass is greater than the fluid’s mass.
- **D.** The average density of the object is greater than the density of the fluid.

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