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If something floats in water does the water have more or less density?
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∙ 12y ago
The general rule is that an object will float, if it has less density that the liquid (or gas) in which it is placed. If the density of a liquid is greater, a larger amount of objects will float. Also, the same object will float higher, if it is placed in a denser liquid.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 15y agoIf A floats in B, then A is less dense than B. However, a steel ship floats in water, but steel is denser than water.
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∙ 12y agoIf something is floating in the water, then the water is more dense than the object.
Not necessrily so. If it's shaped like a ship, which often have high density, it could float.
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When you compare the density of water or air with another object how can you tell which has the lower or higher density?
-- If the object floats in water, then its density is less than the density of water. -- If the object sinks in water, then its density is more than the density of water. -- If the object floats in air, then its density is less than the density of air. -- If the object sinks in air, then its density is less than the density of air.
Does water have greater density than oil?
No, water has more density than oil. If something denser than water(Eg=Iron) is dropped to water, it sinks, while less denser will float. Oil floats on water. Really I've tested it
What are the reason why some things float in the water?
Certain things float in water because their density is less than the density of water. If something experiences more upthrust in water than its weight(upthrust>weight) or upthrust=weight, then it floats in water.
Ice float on water because?
Ice floats because it is less dense than water. The lower density is because in ice the molecules are arranged into a hexagonal crystal structure that leaves extra space in between.
When poured into water in a glass jar oil floats to the top?
The oil has less density
What is floats in water What density?
An object will float in water if it has LESS density than the water.
What does density have to do with whether or not something can float?
eg. air has less density than water so it floats lead has more density so it sinks
What floats and what doesn't floats?
everything which has less density than water will float.....
What can you infer about the density of a material if a sampleof it floats in water?
That the material's density is less than the density of water.
What is unusual about the density of ice?
It is less than the density of water, so that it floats
How is the density of ice unusual?
It is less than the density of water, so that it floats.
Why does water floats on water?
Because the density of the cotton is less than that of the water. It weighs less.
When you compare the density of water or air with another object how can you tell which has the lower or higher density?
-- If the object floats in water, then its density is less than the density of water. -- If the object sinks in water, then its density is more than the density of water. -- If the object floats in air, then its density is less than the density of air. -- If the object sinks in air, then its density is less than the density of air.
WHAT happens to a solid object with a density that is less than the density of water when it is placed in water?
It floats
When does water float and why does it float?
Water floats when it is in the solid phase, called ice. Ice floats because the density of ice is less than the density of water.
Why wood floats in water?
Wood mostly floats in water because it has a lower density than water. it is NOT lighter than water, it is LESS DENSE. water has a density of 1.0 g/cm cubed. that means wood usually has a density of .99 or less. But, not all wood floats, keep that in mind
How do you know if a compound has a density less than 1 gmL?
If it floats in water, it has a density less than water. Density of water is 1.0 g/mL
