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Does weight or density play a huge role in determining whether or not an object will break surface tension?
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∙ 7y ago
Density plays a bigger role.
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∙ 7y ago
MORGAN LAWSON
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I think density plays a bigger role in determining if an object will float or sink because the more dense an object the heavier it is. Technically, both factors play a role since they are connected in determining whether or not an objects floats or sinks.
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What most influences whether or not an object will float?
An object's density influences its buoyancy, thus determining whether or not an object will float
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Is the buoyant force caused by the increase in density in depth fluid?
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What most influences whether or not an object will float?
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