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What is the density of an object and how does it relate to the ability of the object to float in a liquid?
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The density is the ratio between the mass and the volume of a material; an object float when this density is lower that the density of the liquid.
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How is the density of a floating object relate to the density of the fluid it is floating in?
If an item floats, Then it is less dense than the liquid it floats in. One can prove this using bernoulli's equation. To determine the weight of the floating object, take the volume of water displaced by the portion of the object below the fliud surface then multiply that by the density of the fluid. This process gives you the bouyant force on the floating object and therefore the weight. Then take that weight and divide it by the total volume of the. Object to get its density. Also note that if an item is suspended below the surface but. Above the bottom of the fluid body, then the item and fluid have equal density. If the item sinks to the bottom it has higher density than the fluid.
How does buoyancy and density relate to the world?
Any substance that does not dissolve when placed in water will displace a certain volume. The volume of water that is displaced has a certain weight and the equivalent of that weight of water creates a buoyant force on the object. If the density of the object is less than the density of water then the buoyant force will be enough to make the substance float.
How does the mass of an object relate to the gravitational force the object exerts on other object?
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How does the mass of an object relate to the gravitational force that the object exerts on the other object?
It's directly proportional.
How are weight of mass relate to density?
Density has dimensions - for instance grammes per cubic centimetre. Relative density is dimensionless - it is a density compared to another density - it is a dimensionless ratio. Normally the ratio is based on water, which has a density of 1g/cm3, so density and relative density are usually the same number - one with units, one without.
How does Archimedes principle relate to density?
Archimedes principal states: 'An object immersed in a liquid will experience a buoyancy force equal to the mass of the liquid displaced by the object.' This can determine the density of any object.
Does density relate to how heavy an object is?
No . Mass
Object A is half the size of B The density of A when compared to B is?
size does not relate to density
How does density of styrofoam relate to load bearing ability?
The denser the styrofoam, the greater it's load bearing ability.
How do density and volume relate?
Density is mass divided by volume (D = m/V); in other words, density is the mass of an object in a specific volume.
How do Suspensions relate to mixtures?
Suspensions are mixtures in which the density of the liquid and the solid are such that the solid neither sinks not floats in the liquid but is suspended throughout.
How is the density of a floating object relate to the density of the fluid it is floating in?
If an item floats, Then it is less dense than the liquid it floats in. One can prove this using bernoulli's equation. To determine the weight of the floating object, take the volume of water displaced by the portion of the object below the fliud surface then multiply that by the density of the fluid. This process gives you the bouyant force on the floating object and therefore the weight. Then take that weight and divide it by the total volume of the. Object to get its density. Also note that if an item is suspended below the surface but. Above the bottom of the fluid body, then the item and fluid have equal density. If the item sinks to the bottom it has higher density than the fluid.
Denser is another form of the word density how does it relate?
It describes things that have a higher density than another object. For example, "The metal ball is denser than the baloon."
If you know the density of an object how can you use that information to determine the idenity of that object?
from my understanding, I don't see how that would be possible, if I understand correctly. If you know the density, it would be difficult to know much. The density is only how much of that substance exists in a unit of volume. I guess if you knew how the density changed with temperature, then you might be able to recognise the behaviour of the substance and relate that to what it is?
Is an egg a mass or a liquid?
An egg is both a mass and a liquid. It is an object that has mass. It also has parts that are liquid. Note: a mass can be solid, liquid, or gaseous - the question attempting to relate mass and liquidity is binding two things that are not really related.
How does buoyancy and density relate to the world?
Any substance that does not dissolve when placed in water will displace a certain volume. The volume of water that is displaced has a certain weight and the equivalent of that weight of water creates a buoyant force on the object. If the density of the object is less than the density of water then the buoyant force will be enough to make the substance float.
How does size relate to density?
Density = Mass/Volume or mass/size.
