answersLogoWhite

0

This is not true. Scientists measure the density of anything they come across. Perhaps you are confused by the fact that it is easily possible to measure the volume of objects denser than water by dropping them in and measuring how the volume of liquid appears to go up. It's much more fiddly to measure the volume of objects which are less dense than water and so float in it.

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Why do heavy objects sink in water?

Objects sink in water because they are denser than water, not necessarily because they are heavier.


Why do some objects float and others do not?

because some objects are much denser(heavier) than water so they sink


How can you tell Neptune is denser than Uranus?

Scientists know the masses of both Uranus and Neptune because of the effects of their gravity on other objects, and the fact that their sizes are easy enough to measure. Neptune has more mass than Uranus and is slightly smaller, which makes it denser.


Are bigger objects always heavier?

Not necessarily. An object's weight is determined by its mass and the force of gravity acting on it. While larger objects may have more mass and therefore be heavier, there are scenarios where a smaller but denser object can be heavier than a larger but less dense object.


If two objects have the same volume but one is made up of smaller and heavier atoms the one with small heavy atoms will?

be denser and heavier than the one made up of lighter atoms. This is because denser materials have more mass packed into the same volume.


The densities of two objects that have the same volume but how does one feels heavier than the other?

If two objects have the same volume but different densities, the object with the higher density will feel heavier. This is because density represents the amount of mass packed into a given volume; the denser object has more mass in the same volume, therefore it feels heavier when lifted.


Are objects heavier on Venus' or Mars?

They are heavier on Venus due to it's larger mass.


What causes objects to be denser than others?

Atoms cause the objects to be denser when they are more compact it's denser and more spread out it's not denser


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!!!!!!!!!!!


Are things denser on the moon?

Thing can get denser anywhere if it is colder. Just remember things never change in mass even if they become heavier or lighter, it is the gravitational pull that has changed the objects weight. Do not confuse mass with weight. Mass is the amount of matter present.


Why pendulum is slow at sea level?

Denser, heavier air.


What things can sink down?

Objects that are heavier than water will sink down, such as metal objects or rocks. Additionally, liquids and gases can sink down into a denser medium, like oil sinking down in water or hot air sinking down in cooler air.