Q. Why the needle of iron swims on Water surface when it is kept gently?

A
It will remain under the water when it will displace more water than its weight
B
the density of needle is less than that of water
C
due to surface tension
D
due to its shape
Solution:

Surface tension is the elastic tendency of a fluid surface which makes it acquire the least surface area possible. Surface tension allows insects, usually denser than water, to float and stride on a water surface.

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