The iron nail sinks in water because the downward force due to gravitational attraction on the nail is greater than the upthrust of water on the nail.
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The iron nail sinks in water because its density is greater than that of water. The buoyant force exerted by water (upthrust) is less than the weight of the nail, causing it to sink rather than float.