Why will a newspaper float then sink?

Answer 1

A newspaper floats at first because it is porous and can trap air bubbles, providing buoyancy. However, as the paper becomes saturated with water, it loses its ability to trap air and becomes denser, causing it to sink.

Answer 2

It first floats because of its light-weight, but since its paper, the news paper starts absorbing all the water and becomes heavier and heavier until it sinks.

Answer 3

Is the question - does newspaper help things float?- the answer is yes until it absorbes water- similar to toilet paper! it Will float until it's saturated then it will sink!