Density is a measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume. Objects with higher density than the fluid they are in will sink, as they are heavier than the fluid. Objects with lower density than the fluid will float, as they are lighter and are buoyed up by the fluid.
No , fluid replacement must be with a liquid of equal density/viscosity .
Oil is lighter than water due to it's lower specific gravity, specific gravity being the "density" of a fluid relative to water.
Lighter Fluid
Yes , as is Zippo lighter fluid .
Density differences in a fluid can drive convection because colder, denser fluid sinks while warmer, less dense fluid rises. This creates a continuous cycle where denser fluid displaces lighter fluid, leading to circulation and mixing in the fluid. So, density plays a key role in influencing convection patterns within fluids.
Specific gravity refers to the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a reference substance. The purpose conducting specific gravity test is to determine if the test fluid will be heavier or lighter than the standard fluid.
An object will float in a fluid if its density is less than the fluid's density. If the object's density is greater than the fluid's density, the object will sink. If the object's density is equal to the fluid's density, it will be suspended at a specific depth.
any lighter fluid, except for bic lighter fluid
Slide the lighter body out of the lighter case, by pulling on the wick cage. With the lighter body upside down squirt lighter fluid into the fiber packing in the lighter until saturated. Reassemble the lighter body into the lighter case. Let excess lighter fluid evaporate before using the lighter.
For example ethers; the dimethyl ether has a density of 0,668 g/cm3.
The density of the fluid affects whether an object will sink or float. An object will sink in a fluid if its density is greater than the density of the fluid. If the object's density is less than the fluid's density, it will float.