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How do you make metal float but not on water?
I can make a iron nail float. Simply melt some lead and the iron will float on top of the lead. Your question seems to be with regard to how do Boats float and the answer is Bouyancy. The Boat displaces a volume of water and if the weight of the displaced water is less than the weight of the boat, the boat will float.
Why can an iron boat float but an iron cube can not?
The iron boat is an "empty shell" with air filled space inside, reducing its density compared to the iron cube which is iron all the way through.
Will a boat float on liquid soap?
Yes the boat will float on liquid soap
How can a boat float and don't sink?
because the boat is made out of stuff that can float
What is a boat that can float on water?
wow that's sad a boat that can float is any tye of boat that doesnt have a hole in it
What is the procedure for a boat help it to float in water?
procedure for help boat float in water
Can iron float in any liquid?
Solid iron will float in liquid mercury. In most liquids it will sink.
Why wont a paper boat float on normal water?
Because a paper boat does not have balance to float
How can you make a ball of clay float?
by making a boat and that way a boat can float anytime in water
Does iron float in oil?
Iron will float in oil in most cases. However, for iron to float in oil, it must have a density which is lower than the oil.
What paper boat floats the longest?
The paper boat with the largest volume will float the longest basically the largest paper boat will float the longest.
What can you make a boat out of that will float?
anything you want that can float. You can be creative.
