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Your body fat has a lot to do with how well you will float but basically people can and do float. I personally don't float very well but with air in my lungs and on my back I float easily.
Basically, it's because we are more dense than water. By breathing in air, our density becomes less than that of water and we begin to float. This is how people can stay afloat and how people can drown.
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∙ 14y agoMost people can float, but it depends upon their body's dimensions and lung capacity. In order to float, a body must be less dense then the medium they are in. With a full set of lungs, most humans fulfill this requirement and will float. But by breathing out, you are deflating your chest and therefore increasing your density. This will make many people sink, but not all. Muscle is more dense than fat, so usually a larger person with a higher BMI (Body mass index) is more inclined to float than someone who is more lean and muscular. Also note that salt water is naturally more dense than fresh water, and therefore it is easier to float in as well.
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∙ 15y agoYes, some humans can float, others can not. It depends on how much body fat you have. The more you have, the easier it is to float.
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no they dont float like normal people
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What vegetables float in water?
All vegetables float in water
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No.
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yes a swimming coach can teach you or a very good swimmer some people can do it on their first tries.
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Why does tar float on the ocean?
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How can people float ontop of water?
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