If the magnitude of dimension of a rectangular wooden block is length>breadth>height, then for it to float on the water, it should be immersed in what manner?

It should be immersed such that height is partially immersed

It should be immersed vertically such that length is partially immersed

It should be immersed horizontally such that breadth is partially immersed

It should be immersed such that height is partially immersed

If the magnitude of dimension of a rectangular wooden block is length>

1.	If the magnitude of dimension of a rectangular wooden block is length>breadth>height, then for it to float on the water, it should be immersed in what manner?
A.	It should be immersed vertically such that length is partially immersed
B.	It should be immersed horizontally such that breadth is partially immersed
C.	It should be immersed such that height is partially immersed
D.	None of the mentioned
Answer» C. It should be immersed such that height is partially immersed

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