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A penny as everyone I'm sure knows cannot float in regular water. As for salt water a penny should in theory not be able to becase the regular pennys bouancy is not great enough to support the weight of the penny regardless of the salt to water ratio.
A penny is too dense to be able to float in salt water, regardless of the salinity of the solution.
What else can I help you with?
Why does a boat float in salt water but not a penny?
penny's aren't tall enough!
How do you make a penny float?
One way to make a penny float is by using the surface tension of water. Carefully place the penny on the surface of water in a bowl or cup, making sure it is placed flat. The surface tension of the water will allow the penny to stay afloat.
Is it easier to sink or float in salt water?
it is easier to float, salt water has a higher density. The more salt, the easier it is to float.
Will a egg float in salt water?
Yes, and egg will float in salt water.
Will an objects float better in water or salt water?
an object will float on salt water best
Why does salt float?
Salt is soluble in water, doesn't float.
How do objects float higher in salt water?
Objects float higher in salt water due the density caused by the salt, the more salt present in the water the higher the object will float.
Does salt float in water?
Yes . Egg float in salt water because salt water is much densier than pure water
Why does salt float in water?
Yes . Egg float in salt water because salt water is much densier than pure water
Is it easier to float in salt water or fresh water?
It is definitely easier yo float in salt water.
If you float in salt water what will you do in fresh water?
If you just barely float in salt water, you will sink in fresh water.
How can a penny float?
A penny will not float in water, mainly because it is denser than water. When the penny is placed in water, it displaces a volume of water equal to its own volume. Since the penny weighs more than the water it displaces, it will sink.So, in order for the penny to float, you must find a liquid that is denser than solid copper -- or whatever metal or alloy a penny is made of. Mercury -- which is a liquid at room temperature -- is denser than copper. Hence, a penny will float in mercury.Possibly surface tension may allow it to float.
