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The earth's gravitational pull makes objects sink in a liquid, but buoyancy acts in the opposite direction to oppose the gravity. Whether an object sinks or floats depends on which force is bigger.

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Why do you not sink into the Earth?

You don't sink into the Earth because, in most places, the Earth's surface is stron enough to support your weight. You would sink if you were on quicksand, the tar in a tar pit, or in water, as examples.


What makes an object sink or float?

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What makes Things sink?

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How does buoyancy affect floating and sinking objects?

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What is up thrust?

upthrust is a force which helps objects on water or in air to not drop or sink


What do you notice about the density in sinking objects?

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Why do things sink in water?

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How does density affect objects that sink?

Density affects objects because the density makes the object either flout, sink or stay in the middle. I hope that can help you. Sorry if it is wrong :(


Why do objects on earth do not float?

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Why do heavy objects sink in quicksand?

objects sink in quicksand because they are so heavy they make a bigger hole in the sand,they go faster objects sink in quicksand because they are so heavy they make a bigger hole in the sand,they go faster


Why do objects sink?

objects sink because they are to heavy.