3. You have 5 blocks of different shapes, different sizes, and different materials. You put them in water and see D A B that some float and some sink (see picture). Can you tell which one has the smallest density? D If so, which one: Explain how you can tell: E

3. You have 5 blocks of different shapes, different sizes, and different materials. You put them in water and see D A B that some float and some sink (see picture). Can you tell which one has the smallest density? D If so, which one: Explain how you can tell: E

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Can you tell which one has the smallest density? D
If so, which one:
Explain how you can tell:
E

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