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This is because salt water is more http://wiki.answers.com/q9161824.htmlthan fresh water due to the presence of the salt. This is why it's easier to float in the ocean than a swimming pool.
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Why do ship sink deeper in fresh water than in salt water?
Any thing from people to ships are more buoyant in freshwater than in saltwater. Buoyancy is determined by the downward and upward force of an object. Also, saltwater weighs more than freshwater, so objects are more buoyant in the heavier water.
Why do ships sink deeper in fresh water than in salt water?
Any thing from people to ships are more buoyant in freshwater than in saltwater. Buoyancy is determined by the downward and upward force of an object. Also, saltwater weighs more than freshwater, so objects are more buoyant in the heavier water.
Is there more saltwater than freshwater on the earth?
There is much more saltwater than freshwater. All of the oceans are made up of saltwater for example.
Should competitive swimmers train in a salt water pool?
No. Saltwater is denser than freshwater, and your body will be more buoyant. You will be higher in the water and, therefore, will have less water resistance. You will swim faster, but will not get as good a workout as in freshwater.
Is saltwater more dense than freshwater?
nope saltwater
Why will an egg float in saltwater other than freshwater?
cuz saltwater is more dense than freshwater
Which is more expensive a saltwater fishing pole or a freshwater fishing pole?
Saltwater,Saltwater rods are typically longer and stronger than freshwater rods. I personally use saltwater "Surf" rods for freshwater fishing.www.southernohiopaylakes.proboards.com
Can a non salt water fish be in salt water?
No. A fish's body is naturally buoyant to allow it to float at a certain level in the water. Saltwater is more dense (because of the salt), which makes a fish more buoyant. A freshwater fish, swimming in saltwater, will float too high in the water, and it will die from struggling to keep itself at a deeper water level.
Which is a more cost efficient pool system saltwater or freshwater?
Freshwater
Why would freshwater fish die in saltwater?
Saltwater is a lot more dense and would crush the freshwater fish internally.
Category of crocodile?
saltwater freshwater saltwater freshwater
Are estuaries saltwater or freshwater?
They contain saltwater and freshwater
