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The floating or sinking of an object depends on the upthrust force the water exerts on the object. By Archmides' principle,
Upthrust Force = (Density of Liquid) * (Volume of Liquid Displaced by the object)
therefore the upthrust force depends on the density of the liquid, and as salt water has a larger density than fresh water, boats should float better on salt water.
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Do boats float differently on fresh water vs salt water?
Yes, salt water is denser than fresh water so boats float higher in salt water.
Why do boats float better in salt water rather than fresh water?
Boats float better in salt water because salt water is denser than fresh water. The higher salinity of salt water increases the buoyant force that supports the boat, making it easier for the boat to float. In comparison, fresh water has a lower density, resulting in less buoyancy and potentially making it more difficult for boats to float.
Dose a swimmer float better in fresh salt water or non fresh salt water?
on fresh salt water
Does toys float better on fresh water or on salt water?
No. Toys float better on salt water than on fresh water because salt water has higher density, and the ratio of density controls buoyancy.
Why is it easier to float in saltwater than in fresh water then in fresh water?
Because salt is dense, so denser the water the better you float!
Does adding certain substances to water make boats float better?
Yes, if it makes the water denser, the boat will float easier. For example, it is easier to float in salty water.
Will a raw egg float better in salt water or fresh water?
salt water
Would an object float better in salt water compared to fresh water?
Yes.
If you float in salt water what will you do in fresh water?
If you just barely float in salt water, you will sink in fresh water.
Is it eaiser to float in salt water than fresh water?
It is easier to float in salt water than in fresh water.
What makes boats float on water?
Bouyancy is what makes a boat float
What do you use canal boats for?
To float in the water.
