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Can you tell why large log of wood floats on water but steel needle sinks?
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∙ 12y ago
Actually, the steel needle can float on water as well, so long as the surface tension is not broken.
Answering the question, the buoyancy (ratio of density to that of displaced water) causes the log to float.
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What is reason that a steel ship floats while a steel needle sinks?
The displaces a sufficient amount of water to keep it afloat
Why does a ship made of steel float while a needle sinks?
A needle is fully metal whereas a ship is hollow so it floats
Explain why steel sinks and cork floats?
A substance that has more density than the liquid will sink. With less density, it will float.
If you lay a steel needle horizontally on water it will float if you place the needle vertically into the water it will sink explain why?
Needle floats if u place it on the surface of the water even its density is heavier than water because there is a thin film on the water surface that is stretched towards the sides of the container because of the collision force of the molecules & this is called suface tension when u plae the needle vertically it tears the film therefore it sinks
Does steel cans float?
no since alunimum floats steel does not
What is reason that a steel ship floats while a steel needle sinks?
The displaces a sufficient amount of water to keep it afloat
Why does a ship made of steel float while a needle sinks?
A needle is fully metal whereas a ship is hollow so it floats
Why a large log of wood float on water but a steel needle sink?
The water extracted by the wood log while floating is of equal weight of the wood or more. For this reason, the log of wood floats while a steel needle sinks.
A steel needle sinks in h20 but a steel ship floats?
The needle is solid, it's density higher than water's. The ship is hollow, its overall density lower than water's.
Why a ball of steel sinks but boat made of steel floats?
The steel boat has more bouyancy because it is mostley filled with air as with the steel ball it is dence and heavy so it sinks
Why does a steel ball sink in water but a toy ship made of steel floats?
Density of a steel ball is greater than the den. Of h2o - it sinks similarly den. Of a toy ship is less than the den. Of h2o - it floats
Explain why steel sinks and cork floats?
A substance that has more density than the liquid will sink. With less density, it will float.
If you lay a steel needle horizontally on water it will float if you place the needle vertically into the water it will sink explain why?
Needle floats if u place it on the surface of the water even its density is heavier than water because there is a thin film on the water surface that is stretched towards the sides of the container because of the collision force of the molecules & this is called suface tension when u plae the needle vertically it tears the film therefore it sinks
Why do steel nails sink?
they are steel, steel sinks
What are the advantages of stainless steel sinks over porcelain?
Stainless steel sinks tend to have a longer useful life than procelain sinks do. This is because steel lasts longer.
What is steel needle?
A needle made out of steel - the sort you sew a button on with.
Where can one find Copper Vessel Sinks?
Copper Vessel sinks can be found at home renovation stores such as Lowes or Home Depot. Vessel sinks are very large bathroom sinks. They are also available in stainless steel or ceramic. A plumber would be able to install it.
