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An object floats because the amount of water it displaces weighs more than the object floating. If the fluid in which something is floating weighs more than water the object will float higher. When salt disolves in water it makes the water heavier, causing the object to float higher. The floating object can be a boat, a piece of wood or a person, it doesn't really matter. The principles of physics are applied equally.
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∙ 13y agopeople float better in saltwater
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In what type of water would a swimmer float more easily is it salt water or fresh water?
Saltwater.
Why person not float in sea water?
A person will actually float in sea water, even more easily than in fresh water because of the sea's salt content.
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 can float in salt water but sink in fresh water?
i think it is ppeople because they float in salt water and sink in fresh water.
How do objects float differently in salt water than in fresh water?
the salt makes the water denser then the fresh water so it is easyer to float in.
Will ships float or sink in fresh water?
Ships float in fresh water too. Only a little deeper, since fresh water is less dense than salt water.
Does objects that float in water float in salt water?
Yes. Salt water has a slightly higher density then fresh water which means its a little easier for things to float in salt water. So if it floats in fresh water it will certainly float in salt water.
Does salt water float over fresh water?
no< fresh water will become mixed with the salt water
Will an egg float in salt water or tap water?
Eggs float in salt water but not in tap water, which is a fresh water. This is because salt water is more dense than fresh water.
Is it easier to float in salt water or fresh water?
It is definitely easier yo float in salt water.
Why does salt water float on fresh water if it is denser than fresh water?
Assuming equal temperatures it does not. The fresh water will be on top.
