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Items float on water because they are less dense than water that it floats on.
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What is the difference between an objects that float and the objects thasink in water?
Objects that float in water are less dense than water; while objects that sink in water are more dense than water.
How do objects sink or float in water?
objects with higher density than water sink, ones with a lower density float
Why objects float or sink when placed on surface of water?
Because of the comparative density. If the objects density is greater than water it will sink, if less then it will float.
What kind of objects float above water?
Any item that is lighter than the water will float on the surface of the water.
Will objects float better in rubbing alcohol or water?
water
Objects float in water because water has an?
Objects that float in water have a lower density than water. -anonymous18_K
What is the difference between an objects that float and the objects thasink in water?
Objects that float in water are less dense than water; while objects that sink in water are more dense than water.
Do objects float the same in salt water and fresh water?
objects float better because chemicals help make the objects float higher. the more salt the higher the things go
How do objects sink or float in water?
objects with higher density than water sink, ones with a lower density float
What type of objects will float on top of water?
The types of objects that will float on water are foil, most rubber, and some plastic.
Will an objects float better in water or salt water?
an object will float on salt water best
What allows objects to float on water?
An object will float on water if it has less density than water.
How do objects float higher in salt water?
Objects float higher in salt water due the density caused by the salt, the more salt present in the water the higher the object will float.
What are the objects that can float on water?
Any object that is less dense than water will float.
What objects float in water?
objects that are less dense float to the top.
How do different sized and weight objects settle in water?
Objects which are less dense than water will float. Objects denser than water will float or sink depending on the volume of water that they displace and that will depend on their shape.
Why do some objects float and others dont?
Because some objects are a lot denser than water so the sink and others are less denser so they float
