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Because the object's weight pushes down on the water itself.That's why if you put in a large object inside,the water pushes itself out.
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Why would the heavier object float?
An object can float even if it is heavier than water if it is shaped in a way that allows it to displace enough water to generate an upward buoyant force equal to or greater than its weight. This is known as buoyancy and is determined by the object's density and the density of the fluid it is placed in.
Why doesn't a stone float?
A stone does not float because it is denser than water, meaning it weighs more than the water it displaces. The buoyant force acting on an object in water is equal to the weight of the water displaced by the object. Since the stone is heavier than the water it displaces, it sinks instead of floating.
What is the effect of density on the ability an object has to float?
Density is defined as the mass per unit volume of an object. When the density of an object is high, it is heavier per unit volume. Thus when the density of an object is greater than that of water, it will sink in water. Conversely, when it is lower than that of water, it will float on water.
Will something weighing 1kg float in water?
No, 1kg object will sink in water because it is heavier than the water it displaces, causing it to have a greater density than water. Objects float when they have a lower density than the fluid they are placed in.
Can molten rock float on water?
No. Molten rock is heavier than water.
Is it true that when the weight of an object is less than the density of water that object the object will float?
The weight does not determine if an object will float in water. If an object has a DENSITY that is more than the density of water then it will sink, if it's density is less than the density of water it will float.
Why object float in water?
Objects float because the air in the object causes it to rise because it is less denser than water. Objects float better in salt water because the salt makes the water more denser helping even heavier objects to float. -Kimberly P.S. I learned all this in 4th grade!!!!!!!!!!!
Do people float more easily in salt water or fresh water?
An object floats because the amount of water it displaces weighs more than the object floating. If the fluid in which something is floating weighs more than water the object will float higher. When salt disolves in water it makes the water heavier, causing the object to float higher. The floating object can be a boat, a piece of wood or a person, it doesn't really matter. The principles of physics are applied equally.
Is vinegar heavier than water?
no vinegar is heavier
How can one determine if an object will float in water based on its density?
An object will float in water if its density is less than the density of water. If the object is denser than water, it will sink.
How does density tell you if an object will float pure water?
If an object has a lower density than water, it will float. If an object has a higher density than water, it will sink. This is because objects will displace an amount of water equal to their own weight, and if the weight of the water displaced is greater than the weight of the object, the object will float.
Does the selenite rock float?
Selenite is a form of gypsum, a dense mineral that does not float in water. It is heavier than water, so it will sink rather than float.
