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In water, it could be any substance really with the same density of water, in which case would simply drift within the water body. Floating is caused when the substance is less dense than water, while sinking is caused when the substance is more dense than water. An equivalent density would be your answer.
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∙ 13y agoAnything will float that weghs less than the weight of the water it displaces. A bale of rags will float in a large amount of water til it absorbs enough water to make it heavier than the water it displaces.
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∙ 9y agoThere are many things that sink and float. Rocks will sink, while Styrofoam floats. It depends on what the object is made of.
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∙ 14y agoIt all depends on density.
Water has a density of 1 g / cm2.
Anything with a greater density will sink and anything with a lesser density will float.
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∙ 12y agothe things which have lesser density regarded with water will float but the things which we have higher density will sink in water.
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Is gold denser than ice?
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What are the results and conclusion of a lava lamp?
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sinks
Which object weighs more a can that floats or a can that sinks?
It is impossible to tell; whether an object floats or sinks depends on its density, not on its weight.
What sinks in water sinks to the bottom then floats again?
Not Yassine JR
Soap or styrofoam which one floats?
Styrofoam floats on water, Soap sinks.
What determains if an object floats or sinks?
The Density.
How does a submarine works that floats then sinks and then again floats?
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Witch floats a peeled orange or an unpeeled orange?
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A solid that floats on water but sinks in methylated spirits?
Ice.
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if its heavier than water it sinks. lighter floats
What effect does buoyancy have on items?
the effect that buoyancy has on items is floating, if the particular item floats it is positively buoyant, if it sinks it is negatively buoyant, if it neither floats or sinks it is neutrally buoyant. hope this helps!!
