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If an object is less dense than water, or if it floats on water, it displaces the same weight of water equal to the weight of the object. If the object sinks in water, it displaces a volume of water equal to the volume of the object. This is known as the Archimedes principle

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An object is lighter in water compared to in air because water exerts an upward buoyant force on the object that partially counteracts the downward force of gravity. This buoyant force makes the object feel lighter when submerged in water.

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