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Why does a coin sink in water while a piece of styrofoam of a similar size and shape float?
The coin sinks because it is denser than water, causing it to displace less water and sink. The styrofoam floats because it is less dense than water, displacing enough water to create an upward buoyant force that keeps it afloat.
Is density the reason that styrofoam floats?
Yes, styrofoam floats because its density is lower than that of water. Styrofoam is made up of tiny pockets of gas trapped within a plastic foam structure, making it less dense than water and causing it to float on the surface.
What are some example from Density?
DENSITY is a physical property of matter, as each element and compound has a unique density associated with it. Density defined in a qualitative manner as the measure of the relative "heaviness" of objects with a constant volume. For example: A rock is obviously more dense than a crumpled piece of paper of the same size.A styrofoam cup is less dense than a ceramic cup. Density may also refer to how closely "packed" or "crowded" the material appears to be - again refer to the styrofoam vs. ceramic cup.
Will a paper float?
As long as it can displace a volume of water equal to its mass (ie its density is less than that of the water) it will float. Most paper will have a density less than that of water (or can be so folded) so will float.
300 ml equal how many pounds?
It depends (on the density what you are measuring). Block of Styrofoam would weigh less than a block of lead.
What if the relative density of paper?
The relative density of paper is typically around 0.5 to 1.5, depending on the type of paper and its composition. This means that paper is generally less dense than water, since water has a relative density of 1.
What is heavier the density of a bag of styrofoam balls or the density of a bag of stones?
The bag of stones is heavier because stones have a much higher density than styrofoam balls. Density is mass divided by volume, so the weight of the material is determined by the mass. Stones are denser and therefore heavier than styrofoam balls of the same volume.
Is a paper clip less dense than water?
Yes, a paper clip is more dense than water. The density of water is 1 g/cm³, while the density of a paper clip is higher than 1 g/cm³. This means that a paper clip would sink in water due to its higher density.
What can you say about the density of a paper clip versus the density water?
Paper clips have a density greater than the density of water.
Why does a paper bowl float in water?
A paper bowl floats in water because the density of the paper material is less than the density of water. This means that the weight of the water displaced by the bowl is greater than the weight of the bowl itself, causing it to float.
What are the Application of density in our daily life?
In an oil spill in the ocean, the oil rises to the top because it is less dense than water, creating an oil slick on the surface of the ocean. A Styrofoam cup is less dense than a ceramic cup, so the Styrofoam cup will float in water and the ceramic cup will sink.
What can you say about the density of a paper clip versus the density of water?
Paper clips have a density greater than the density of water.
