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A car sinks in water primarily due to its weight and the density of the materials it's made from, which are generally denser than water. When a car is submerged, the buoyant force acting on it is less than the gravitational force pulling it downward. Additionally, as water enters the car, it increases the overall weight and decreases buoyancy, causing it to sink more rapidly.

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