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If their density, or weight per unit volume, is greater than that of the fluid density, they will sink
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 7y agoIf the mass of the thing is greater than the mass of fluid that it displaces when submerged, then it will sink.
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Why do some things sink fast and some things sink slowly?
denser things sink faster the denser it is then the faster it will sink
Why do some things float and som things sinks?
Because of density difference. High density causes the body to sink and low density makes the things to float on the surface.
Why some things float but others sink?
Maybe because they build it to not sink and some things sink because it is how it's made
Why do some things flaot while others sink?
things that are more dense sink while things that are less dense float
What is the force that causes a marble to sink in water?
Gravity Gravity Density of the marble stone being greater than water causes it to sink by gravitational force.
Why do some things sink fast and some things sink slowly?
denser things sink faster the denser it is then the faster it will sink
Why do heavy things sink?
Not all heavy things sink. Things that are more dense than the liquid around them will sink.
Why do some things float and som things sinks?
Because of density difference. High density causes the body to sink and low density makes the things to float on the surface.
What causes a ships iron anchor to sink to the ocean?
Gravity causes the ships iron anchor to sink to the ocean.
Why some things float but others sink?
Maybe because they build it to not sink and some things sink because it is how it's made
What causes object sink?
An object will sink if gravity effects it more then it's boyancy does.
What causes objects to sink?
An object will sink if gravity effects it more then it's boyancy does.
What causes a sink hole?
Virgina balls
What causes left cheek to sink in?
death
What causes a sink hole to form?
The things that can cause a sink hole to form include, when the underground water is withdrawn in excess, when people create ponds, when diverting water that was meant for a large area is concentrated on a particular place.
Why does a paper boat sink when it becomes wet or soggy?
the water weighs it down, this causes it to sink
Why do some things flaot while others sink?
things that are more dense sink while things that are less dense float
