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The density of a solid not completely submerged in water is less than 1 gram per milliliter, the density of water. Only the volume of the submerged portion will displace the water and the portion on floating above the level of water cannot be measured.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 10y agoIf an object floats on water, it has less density than the water.
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We assume of course that it's not shaped like a boat-or a needle. I also want to add that the density of water is about one gram / millilitre. Therefore, if something floats on water it's density must be less than this.
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Is density the same thing as specific gravity?
Almost, but not quite. 'Specific gravity' is the density of a substancecompared to water.Numerically . . .Specific gravity of a substance = Density of the substance/Density of water.
Are specific gravity and density the same thing?
They aren't the same thing, but they can give you the same information. Specific gravity is a substance's mass density divided by the mass density of water. Specific gravity is a sort of normalized mass density. Materials with S.G. higher than one will sink in water. S.G. lower than one will float.
Why does that a small pin sinks in water?
Because the pin is more dense than the water. Density and weight aren't the same thing. A feather, for example, has less density than the water so it would float.
What is the low thing that make paper and cork float on water?
\\\\density//// There, now finish your homework.
How are mass and volume related to the sinking and floating of an object?
An object will float - on water for example - if its density is less than the density of water. Density = mass / volume.An object will float - on water for example - if its density is less than the density of water. Density = mass / volume.An object will float - on water for example - if its density is less than the density of water. Density = mass / volume.An object will float - on water for example - if its density is less than the density of water. Density = mass / volume.
How do you find the density of floating objects?
Density: is when something has alot of weight, and obviously is very heavy Floating: is when something is light and is not as dense
What Force pulls thing under water?
It's because of Density.
What two thing affect the density of ocean water?
Temperature & salinity.
Will a cube with 36 grams and a volume of 35 milliliters float on water?
Yes, it will because the density of water is 0.98g/mL and this thing's density is 0.972222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222
Is density the same thing as specific gravity?
Almost, but not quite. 'Specific gravity' is the density of a substancecompared to water.Numerically . . .Specific gravity of a substance = Density of the substance/Density of water.
If an object sinks when being placed in water its density is?
To sink, the object's density must be greater than the density of water.To sink, the object's density must be greater than the density of water.To sink, the object's density must be greater than the density of water.To sink, the object's density must be greater than the density of water.
Why do thing float higher in salt water the?
Due to high density of sea water things float higher in sea water.
Are specific gravity and density the same thing?
They aren't the same thing, but they can give you the same information. Specific gravity is a substance's mass density divided by the mass density of water. Specific gravity is a sort of normalized mass density. Materials with S.G. higher than one will sink in water. S.G. lower than one will float.
How to calculate mass of water from density?
You have to use the density equation... D = M / V D= density M= mass V= volume You have to find the volume of your water. Since you know your density the only thing left to find out is the mass. Just solve for it by multiplying the volume times the density.
Why does that a small pin sinks in water?
Because the pin is more dense than the water. Density and weight aren't the same thing. A feather, for example, has less density than the water so it would float.
What is the low thing that make paper and cork float on water?
\\\\density//// There, now finish your homework.
How are mass and volume related to the sinking and floating of an object?
An object will float - on water for example - if its density is less than the density of water. Density = mass / volume.An object will float - on water for example - if its density is less than the density of water. Density = mass / volume.An object will float - on water for example - if its density is less than the density of water. Density = mass / volume.An object will float - on water for example - if its density is less than the density of water. Density = mass / volume.
