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it depends on the density of the object and the density of the liquid that it's in. if the density of the object is greater than the density of the liquid, then the object will sink. if the density of the object is lesser than the density of the liquid, the object will float.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoWether an object sinks or floats in water is determined by the density of the object, density is the mass per unit volume of the object. If the object is more dense than water, then it will sink, if the object is less dense than water, than it will float. Water's density is 1g. (1 gram)
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Do you need more or less density to float?
More density will sink. Less density will float.
What things sink in water?
stonemirroreraseriron1rupee coinmobilea keya cara lamp
Do things float easily in saltwater or freshwater?
saltwater
Name four things that float?
soccer ball, oil, people, boats
Why does a ship built from heavy metal float on water while metal actually sink in water?
An object will sink in water if it has a greater density than the water. This refers to the object's TOTAL or AVERAGE density, not necessarily the density of individual parts. Specifically, in the case of a ship, it includes the air that is trapped inside.
Why do things float and some things sink?
Things that float in a fluid are less dense than the fluid. Things that sink in a fluid are more dense than the fluid.
What things float then sink?
Boats that get holes in them.
Why do things float or sink?
Air resistance.
What are some things that can float and sink?
ice
Why some things float but others sink?
Maybe because they build it to not sink and some things sink because it is how it's made
What objects both sink and float?
things that have holes
Which scientist discovered why things sink or float?
Archimedes
Is mass what makes things float or sink in water?
no!!
Why do some things flaot while others sink?
things that are more dense sink while things that are less dense float
Why some things float and other things sink?
Because of the objects density.
What two things help in determining if an object will float of sink?
You can tell if objects will float or sink byHow buoyant the object isHow dense the object is
Why does only light things float in salt water?
Whether things float or sink this depend only on the density , the density of the salt water is aprox. 1030 kilogram per meter cube so if you but things have density less than that they will float , things with higher density sink.
