CTET 2 Math and Science Sep 2015 Paper

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An eighth class student makes the statement: "Heavy objects sink in water and light objects float." How is the science teacher of the VIII class best advised to react?

Explain to the child that it is not the weight but the density of an object that determines whether it is going to sink or float.
Present counter examples and arrange materials of different shapes, sizes and weights for the child to investigate.
Explain that heavy and light are relative terms.
Accept the statement as it indicates child's ideas and needs to be respected.

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