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Normally no. But if you carefully set the pin on some still water, yes it can 'float' on the water due to what's called surface tension. This is also what causes a small amount of water on a smooth surface to 'bead'. It's also what keeps water beetles on top of the water in ponds.
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What kind of cheese floats on water?
BABYBEL cheese made at 100 degree fahernheit floats in water
Why does bark float in water?
it floats on water because bark contains air Bark floats in water because it is less dense than water.
How does the density of each material relate to how high it floats in the water?
if its heavier than water it sinks. lighter floats
What is an object that floats in water?
something lighter than water
What is the true about an object that floats in water?
It is lighter than water
Place a steel pin on a filter paper and put it gently on the surface of china dish. filter paper will absorb water but the pin still floats. why?
Surface tension of the water
Why does water go straight to bottom when mixed with oil?
Water is heavier than oil. Oil floats on water.
Why does that a small pin sinks in water whereas A big ship floats in water Explain?
AnswerThe air in the ship PLUS the weight of the ship must just equalthe weight of the water displaced (pushed out of the way)by the hull of the ship.The pin lacks the air.
Do cattail floats on water?
Yes. It floats on water
Can float on water?
Of course. Fresh water floats on salt water, warmer water floats on cooler water, and ice floats on any water.
How does ice floats on water?
It is less dense than water, therefore it floats on water.
How would you identify the pin on an LED?
there is a part of the circle that is straight. the pin closest to that straight part is negative
Why kerosene floats on water?
kerosene floats on water because kerosene is less denser than water
Why wood floats on water?
the density of water is higher than the density of wood... & so an iron piece sinks & a ton of wood floats...
Record how high the foam floats in water?
Record how high the foam floats in water.
How can water float on water?
freeze water as ice cubes then put it on water and it floats Liquid fresh water floats on salt water Warm water floats on cold water (water's greatest density is when it is 4 degrees Celsius).
Why ice floats in in water?
The reason why ice will float in water is because ice is not as dense as water, therefore, it floats.
