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Does mass determine whether an object will float or sink?
The density of the object (mass/volume) compared to the density of the liquid.
Does mass alone determine wheter an object will float or sink?
No. The key to whether an object floats or sinks is the average density, i.e., mass divided by volume. Also, whether an object will float or not also strictly depends on the surface volume. A piece of tin foil shaped into a boat will float and the same mass of tin foil shaped into a crumpled up ball will not float.
What relates an object's mass and volume and determines whether an object will sink or float?
The object's density relates its mass and volume, determined by dividing mass by volume. If an object's density is greater than that of the fluid it is placed in, it will sink; if less, it will float.
Why does volume and mass affect whether an object will float or sink in water.?
An object will float in water if its density is less than that of water, because the buoyant force acting on it will be greater than its weight. Mass and volume determine an object's density, with density being a measure of how much mass is in a given volume. Objects with lower density than water will float, while those with higher density will sink.
How can you predict whether an object will float or sink in a fluid?
You can predict whether an object will float or sink in a fluid by comparing the object's density to the density of the fluid. If the object's density is greater than the fluid's density, it will sink. If the object's density is less than the fluid's density, it will float.
Can you use mass alone to predict whether an object will sink or float?
No, you cannot use mass alone to predict whether an object will sink or float. The density of the object relative to the density of the fluid it is placed in also plays a crucial role in determining whether an object will sink or float. Objects with a density greater than the fluid will sink, while objects with a density less than the fluid will float.
Is mass what makes things float or sink in water?
The density of an object compared to the density of water determines whether it will float or sink. An object with a higher density than water will sink, while an object with a lower density will float. Mass does play a role in determining density but is not the sole factor in whether something floats or sinks.
How is the mass and volume of an object related to whether it will sink or float?
Ummm like how much weight it has
Independent variable on float or sink experement?
The independent variable in a float or sink experiment would typically be the object's density or mass, which can be manipulated and varied by the researcher. By changing the density or mass of the object being tested, you can observe how it influences whether the object will float or sink in a liquid.
Will kilogram float in water why?
The mass of an object alone is not enough to determine whether it will float in water. You need to know the object's mass and its volume; in other words, its density. A kilogram of solid lead will sink in water. A kilogram of styrofoam will float. If an object is less dense than water it will float; if it is denser it will sink.
How does mass affect the shape of an object?
Mass does not directly affect the shape of an object. The shape of an object is determined by its structure and composition. However, the mass of an object does affect its weight, which can influence how the object interacts with other objects or its environment.
Can you use the mass and volume to predict whether an object will sink or float in water?
Yes, you can use the density of the object to predict whether it will sink or float in water. If the density of the object is greater than the density of water (1 g/cm^3), it will sink. If the object's density is less than the density of water, it will float.
