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What phenomenon allows objects or liquids that are less dense to float in liquids that are more dense?
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∙ 13y ago
If an object or liquid is is less dense than the liquid in which it floats, that's the reason why it floats, because whatever is less dense floats. If you meant to ask why something MORE dense can float in something LESS dense, one answer is surface tension.
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What liquids have a better buoyancy?
Liquids that have a greater density than water, will provide more buoyancy to objects floating in it. Salt water is more dense than fresh water, so objects will float higher in it.
What characteristic of water allows it to support the weight of objects more dense than water?
Surface Tension-Surface tension is a property of the surface of a liquid that allows it to resist an external force. It is revealed, for example, in floating of some objects on the surface of water, even though they are denser than water, and in the ability of some insects (e.g.Water striders) and even reptiles (basilisk) to run on the water surface. This property is caused by cohesion of like molecules, and is responsible for many of the behaviors of liquids.
Is gas dense?
Gas is not dense, solids should be dense, liquids are dense, but not as much as solids.
Do any liquids have the same ingredient to make them dense?
All liquids are made up of matter (atoms and molecules) which is what gives them their densities. Liquids are dense because they are made up of matter so all liquids have the same ingredient to make them dense.
Is water the least dense than all the liquids?
No. Several liquids, including gasoline, oil and alcohol, are less dense.
What liquids are more dense then water?
There are many liquids more dense than water. The most commonly thought of is probably Mercury.
Are liquids dense?
Some liquids are denser than others. In general, everyday experience, most liquids are denser than gases, but not as dense as solids. There are some exceptions to this rule.
Does more dense or less dense objects settle faster?
More dense.
How can you determine whether a solid object is more dense or less dense?
Gauge its buoyancy. Put it in the water. objects that are less dense will float while objects that are more dense sink.
Are solids Less dense than liquids?
some solids are more dense than liquids (they sink) but others are less dense which is why not all solids sink
What objects experience large gravitational forces?
Large dense objects, and the closest objects.
What is the difference between an objects that float and the objects thasink in water?
Objects that float in water are less dense than water; while objects that sink in water are more dense than water.
