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The structure of an iron ship is such that its density is less than that of water. Anything with a density less than water will float in water.
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How can you make a piece of iron metal float?
if u made the piece ofmetal hollow it can float unless its density is larger than the water densityANSWER:If you make it displace more water than what makes it sink, it will float, as in a ships hull. If you make pontoons out of it, it will float. If you make an enclosed shape that contains enough air, it will float. There should be less density in the item than the water.
Does the element Iron float or sink in water?
yes iron does float in water yes iron does float in water
How can you determine whether an oject will float or sink?
If it is more dense than water, like gold or iron or mercury or granite, it will sink. If it is less dense than water, like styrofoam, oil or coconuts, it will float. The density of water is very very close to 1 gram per millilitre, or 1 kilogram per litre. Out of interest, ships float becasue they have a lower density than water. Although they are iron, the air within the ships hull makes them less dense than water.
Can metal ships float?
It depends. A steel ship will float just fine, so will an iron one(i.e. Old Ironsides). It all depends on the size, weight, and buoyancy of the ship.
How buant is iron?
Iron is almost 8 times heavier than water so it is not buoyant at all. Ships float because they are just a shell and can displace a large amount of water.
Can iron float in any liquid?
Solid iron will float in liquid mercury. In most liquids it will sink.
Does iron float in oil?
Iron will float in oil in most cases. However, for iron to float in oil, it must have a density which is lower than the oil.
Why can big heavy ships float on water?
Because the boat has a special shape that makes it less dense than water.
How cruises ships float?
Cruise ships float with help from density and a principal called buoyancy.because of greater surface area.
Does a lump of iron float?
Solid iron will float in liquid Mercury. In most liquids it will sink.
Why iron floats on water?
Iron doesn't float. To float it has to be lighter than water. It is heavier.
How do they get large cruise ships into the water after building?
The ships are built in drydocks which can be flooded to float the ships out.
