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it would sink
(DrStrong) The answer above may be correct, or the object might float. It depends on the density of the container. If the container is a foam cooler filled with water, it's going to be floating. That's because the weight of matter contained within the outer surface of the foam cooler will be slightly less than the weight of water of the same volume. You can call that a gross density if you wish. However, if the container was made of iron, then there is no way it will float if it is completely filled with water, since the gross density will be greater than that of water.
See Archimedes Principle.
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Will a styrofoam cup float or sink in water?
They would float.
Why does a coin sink in water while a piece of styrofoam of a similar size and shape float?
The coin has a greater density than water. Styrofoam has less density than water. It's as simple as that.
Will a marker float or sink in water?
I have a marker which float in water.
Does semen sink or float?
It can sink or float, it depends on your sperms density
Would a ship loaded with a cargo of Styrofoam sink deeper into water or rise in water?
The ship will float lower. Even though the foam balls are lighter than water they are still heavier than the air they replace in the ship's hold making the ship heavier than an empty one.
Does styrofoam sink in air or float?
sink
Will a styrofoam cup float or sink in water?
They would float.
How can you separate sand and styrofoam?
That will depend on the size of the styrofoam pieces. If they are significantly larger than the sand, you merely pick them out by hand. If not, then a sieve can be used assuming the sand will go thru the sieve and the styrofoam will be too large to pass through. You need to find a sieve with the right size holes. Another way is to add acetone and the styrofoam will dissolve, and the sand will stay behind, but this technique doesn't give you the styrofoam back again.
What is the material that can float and not easy to sink?
Pumice rock will float unless water fills most of the small air pockets. Wood may also be dense enough to sink when waterlogged. Styrofoam and similar materials cannot sink because they are less dense than water.
Why does a coin sink in water while a piece of styrofoam of a similar size and shape float?
The coin has a greater density than water. Styrofoam has less density than water. It's as simple as that.
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.
What is the property called that separates styrofoam balls?
The property that separates styrofoam balls is their buoyancy. Styrofoam balls are lightweight and have air trapped inside, making them less dense than water. This causes them to float on the surface of water, separating them from denser materials that sink.
Do clothes float or sink?
it will float as long as it is not fully covered water.
Will arsenic float or sink in pure water?
does Arsenic float or sink
Will a marker float or sink in water?
I have a marker which float in water.
Does dolomite sink or float?
Float
How do you make a chocolate sink or float?
How can you make a chocolate float or sink
