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To sink, the object's density must be greater than the density of water.
To sink, the object's density must be greater than the density of water.
To sink, the object's density must be greater than the density of water.
To sink, the object's density must be greater than the density of water.
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∙ 14y ago
Kenza Zahia Souilem ...
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∙ 14y agoTo sink, the object's density must be greater than the density of water.
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∙ 6y agoIts density is bigger than the water density.
Kenza Zahia Souilem ...
a really helpful thing is do mass divided by the volume and that will give you the density you nee :)
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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.
How can you determine whether a soild object is more dense or less dense than water?
You can put a uniform object into water.If it sinks density is higher than water,if floats lesser than water.If you can place anywhere in water,density is equal to water.
How does the density of an object that sinks into a fluid compare to the density of the fluid?
Oh boy. Density is the mass per volume...grams per cubic centimeter, tons per cubic yard, whatever. Water's density is one gram per cubic centimeter. An object with lower density than water will sink into water until the number of cubic centimeters corresponding to the mass of the object are below the surface of the water. If the object is 100 cubic centimeters and it weighs 50 grams, half of it will be below the surface and half above. This is buoyancy, or "floating." Cool so far? If an object's density is more than one gram per cubic centimeter, the whole thing will be below the surface of the water. Because the water can't support the weight of the item, it will sink to the bottom given enough time. If it sinks, its density is greater than water...but without weighing it, we can't say how much greater because an item with mass of 5 grams and density of 1.1 grams per cc will sink as surely as a 300-pound anvil with density of 7.2 grams per cc. It just won't do it quite as fast.
What happens if density of a solid substance is more than liquid?
It sinks in the liquid. A steel bolt has a density greater that that of water. Drop it in water, it sinks.
Why would a glass marble sink in water but floats in mercury?
The cause is the difference in density; the density of water is 1 g/cm3 and for mercury is 13,5 g/cm3.
What happens if an object of higher density is placed in water?
Higher than what ?? If the object's density is higher than the density of water, then the object sinks in the water.
How do you know an object has a density greater than water?
If an object placed in water sinks - then it has a density greater than water.
What is the density of object compared to the density fluid when it sinks?
The density of an object that sinks is greater than the density of the liquid in which it sinks.
Does the tendency for an object to sink or float have to do with the object's density?
Yes. The object will sink if its density is greater than the fluid it is placed in.
How does an object's density determine whether it floats or sinks?
An object will float if it is less dense than the liquid it is placed in. An object will sink if it is more dense than the liquid it is placed in.
How does an object's density determines whether it floats or sinks?
An object will float if it is less dense than the liquid it is placed in. An object will sink if it is more dense than the liquid it is placed in.
How does the shape of an object affect whether it sinks or floats?
The shape of an object needs to be such that the overall density of the object is less than that of the medium in which it is placed
Why do some float and others sink?
Whether an object floats or sinks is a function of its relative density, to the medium in which it is placed. If the object is less dense, it floats, If it is more dense, it sinks. Density = Mass per unit Volume
Why do some objects float and others sink?
Whether an object floats or sinks is a function of its relative density, to the medium in which it is placed. If the object is less dense, it floats, If it is more dense, it sinks. Density = Mass per unit Volume
How does a stick float and an rock sinks?
The general rule is that an object will float if it has less density than the liquid in which it is placed, or sink if its density is greater.
Why the ship does not sink and a needle sinks?
The general principle is that an object will sink if it has a greater density than the liquid in which it is placed.
A light coin sinks and a heavy boat floats why is it so?
It is not the weight of an object that matters, but its density. If it has less density than the water (or other liquid on which it is placed), it will float.
