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Whether an object floats or sinks is a function of its relative density, to the medium in which it is placed. If the object is less dense, it floats, If it is more dense, it sinks.
Density = Mass per unit Volume
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoFor an object to float it has to have a density LESSER that water. For an object to sink it must have a density GREATER than water.
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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
Why do some objects float and others do not?
because some objects are much denser(heavier) than water so they sink
Do all objects float?
No, some sink.
Why does some objects sink and some float?
It is to do with to volume and mass.
What does buoyanay mean?
this is the concept that explains why some objects float on water while others sink. it all deals with density.
Why do some solids float on water while others sink?
The density of water is called "1.0" Certain objects have a mass greater than 1.0, therefore they will sink. Objects with densities less than 1.0 will float or remain partly submerged.
Why do some objects float in fluids but others don't?
Any object will float if its density is less than the density of the fluid,and it'll sink if its density is greater than the density of the fluid.
Why some things float and other things sink?
Because of the objects density.
Why do some objects float while others sink?
Density : if the weight per "cubic foot" is less than water it floats, if more it sinks.
Why some things float but others sink?
Maybe because they build it to not sink and some things sink because it is how it's made
Why do some object float on others?
Because some objects are heaver than others.
Why does air haveweight?
Because air has weight, mass, and density objects will either sink or float in it. Some balloons will float for example.
