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It depends on the wood. Most wood is lighter, some much lighter (e.g. balsa).
However, some are heavier. English oak (quercus robur)and lignum vitae are classic examples.
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What object is less dense than water?
A wooden block can be less dense than water.
When a ice cube floats i water they are less what?
Less dense
Is a ice cube more or less dense than liquid water?
Ice cubes are less dense than liquid water, which is why they float.
Why ice cube floats on water?
Ice is less dense than water.
Is an ice cube more dense than liquid water?
Slightly less dense. Put an ice cube in water ; it floats. It Does NOT sink.
Why does a wooden cork float in water but an iron nail sink?
Wooden cork is less dense than the water and the iron is not.
How can an ice cube float in a glass of water?
ice cube floats in water because it is dense and heavy if u compare water to alcohol then an ice cube will sink in the alcohol because alcohol is less dense which means its light.
Which ice cube will sink the one in water or hydrogen peroxide?
an ice cube cannot sink in water because its density is less than that of water. this is because of the air bubbles trapped inside; that make the ice cube less dense than water.
What is the name of something less dense than water?
anything that floats in it - even an ice cube!
What is less dense glass or water?
Generally, glass is more dense than water. (There are some types of glass which are less dense.) You can demonstrate this by gently placing a glass full of water in the sink or tub; the glass will sink, indicating that glass is more dense than water. If the glass were to float, we would know that the glass were less dense. Try this with plastic cup; the plastic is normally less dense, and will float.
Is an ice cube more dense or less dense than liquid water?
Less dense. For most substances, the solid form is more dense than the liquid form; water is a notable exception.Less dense. For most substances, the solid form is more dense than the liquid form; water is a notable exception.Less dense. For most substances, the solid form is more dense than the liquid form; water is a notable exception.Less dense. For most substances, the solid form is more dense than the liquid form; water is a notable exception.
Is ice less dense or more dense than water?
no
