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Would a paper clip sink or float?
A paper clip is denser than water, so it would sink if placed in water.
Would the density of white oak sink or float if it is placed in water?
The density of the wood would not be affected by being placed in water. However, the wood itself, with a density of about 0.77 gm/cm3 , would float.
Does calcium sink when placed in water?
Yes, calcium does sink in water
Would iron fillings sink or float?
Iron fillings are denser than water, so they would sink when placed in water. Since water has a lower density than iron fillings, the fillings will displace the water and sink to the bottom.
Do marbles sink or float?
Marbles are denser than water, so they will sink when placed in water.
Do potatoes sink or float?
Potatoes are denser than water, so they sink when placed in water.
Will glycerin sink or float?
Glycerin is denser than water, so it will sink when placed in water.
Is mercury sink or float if you placed in sea water?
Mercury is a heavy metal, it will sink in sea water.
Would sinkers in water sink in oil?
Yes, sinkers in water would sink in oil because sinkers are denser than oil and therefore will sink regardless of the medium in which they are placed. The buoyant force acting on the sinker is not strong enough to float in oil.
What happens when an object is placed in water?
it will sink of it will float.
Does granite rock sink or float?
Granite rock is denser than water, so it will sink when placed in water.
Does the piece of lungs tissue float or sink in water?
Lung tissue is denser than water and will sink when placed in it.
