0
Objects sink or float depending upon their densities. For example wood floats on water because the density of wood is less than that of water, while a piece of iron would sink in water as its density is more than water.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why do things float and some things sink?
Things that float in a fluid are less dense than the fluid. Things that sink in a fluid are more dense than the fluid.
Why some things float but others sink?
Maybe because they build it to not sink and some things sink because it is how it's made
Which scientist discovered why things sink or float?
Archimedes
Is mass what makes things float or sink in water?
no!!
Why do some things flaot while others sink?
things that are more dense sink while things that are less dense float
Why do things float and some things sink?
Things that float in a fluid are less dense than the fluid. Things that sink in a fluid are more dense than the fluid.
Why do things float or sink?
Air resistance.
What things float then sink?
Boats that get holes in them.
What are some things that can float and sink?
ice
Why some things float but others sink?
Maybe because they build it to not sink and some things sink because it is how it's made
What objects both sink and float?
things that have holes
Is mass what makes things float or sink in water?
no!!
Which scientist discovered why things sink or float?
Archimedes
Why do some things flaot while others sink?
things that are more dense sink while things that are less dense float
Why some things float and other things sink?
Because of the objects density.
What two things help in determining if an object will float of sink?
You can tell if objects will float or sink byHow buoyant the object isHow dense the object is
Why does only light things float in salt water?
Whether things float or sink this depend only on the density , the density of the salt water is aprox. 1030 kilogram per meter cube so if you but things have density less than that they will float , things with higher density sink.
