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Things will sink if they are denser than water.
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∙ 12y agoThe weight of the object is either more dense or less dense then the water.
Example: A feather is less dense then water, so it floats. A common stone is more dense, so it sinks.
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How do objects sink or float in water?
objects with higher density than water sink, ones with a lower density float
Why objects float or sink when placed on surface of water?
Because of the comparative density. If the objects density is greater than water it will sink, if less then it will float.
What are objects will sink and what objects float?
it will float
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.
What objects to sink or float?
An object will float if it is less dense than the water (or other liquid). If it is denser than the water, it sinks.
How do objects sink or float in water?
objects with higher density than water sink, ones with a lower density float
Why objects float or sink when placed on surface of water?
Because of the comparative density. If the objects density is greater than water it will sink, if less then it will float.
What can you infer about objeacts that sink or float in water?
Objects that Float in water are less dense than water. Objects that sink are more dense than water. More clearly stated Objects that sink displace less water than their weight of equal measure.
What are objects will sink and what objects float?
it will float
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.
Why do some objects float and others dont?
Because some objects are a lot denser than water so the sink and others are less denser so they float
What objects to sink or float?
An object will float if it is less dense than the water (or other liquid). If it is denser than the water, it sinks.
What objects float in water?
objects that are less dense float to the top.
What will not float nor sink in water?
These objects are called with "neutral buoyancy".
How do objects sink or float?
Objects sink or float depending on their Mass and density. If the object has a Density LOWER than water, it will float. Higher than water will sink. You can find density by multiplying its Mass times its Volume, there you have its density. Water has a Density of 1, things with lower may sink, only slightly if there isn't much difference.
What objects will float sink then float?
A submarine
How does the salinity of water affect how well objects can float or sink in the water?
the higher the salinity the more easily an object can float
