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Why does an empty plastic bottle floated while the bottle filled with water sank?
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∙ 13y ago
Since air is less dense than water, the air pushes the bottle upward. The water filled bottle would sink because the density is greater than water.
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Nothing. The bottle is now truly empty.
What is an empty pop bottle made of?
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What is the name of the force which stops an empty plastic bottle from being pushed under water?
buoyancy
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Water, an empty plastic bottle and an air pump.
Is an empty bottle really empty?
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Is an 'empty' bottle really empty?
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How much does a plastic bottle cap weigh?
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Do an empty 1-liter plastic bottle inside the toilet will save water?
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