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Lead sinks in water because the density of lead is greater than the density of water.
The displacement of water needs to be equal to the weight of the object for it to float. Lead sinks because the displacement of lead is greater than the displacement of water.
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∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoGenerally, yes. But a sample of lead can float if it is properly shaped like a bowl or boat. Very small particles of lead might be able to float by way of the surface tension of water.
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10 things that sink in water?
Iron, Lead, Tin, Concrete, Silver, Gold, rocks, books, people, cars,
What can sink in water?
heavy objects than water can sink in water
Why Lead and marble sink?
is there lead in marble counter tops
Is distilled water sink water?
no
Will tantalum float or sink in water?
It will sink, it is very dense
What will happen to lead when it is dropped into water?
It will sink
Why do object flout or sink?
If it is heaver than water (or what ever liquid you put it in) it will sink. Lead will sink. A cork will float.
Can lead weight sink in water?
It's pretty hard to avoid.
Example of things that sink in water?
Lead weight, a stone, the list is endless.
Can lead weights sink or float?
It depends upon its shape. A solid brick of lead will sink. A lead weight pressed into the shape of a bowl will float, because it displaces more water, and is therefore buoyant enough to float.
What happens when your kitchen faucet is pulled out?
What happens after one pulls out their kitchen sink depends on what one did or didn't do prior to pulling out their kitchen sink. Not turning off the water supply to the sink prior to removal would likely lead to water being sprayed everywhere. Turning the water supply off, but not turning on the tap prior to sink removal, would likely lead to the remaining water draining out of the free end of the pipe. If the water supply was turned off and the remaining water in the lines drained, then the faucet can be removed safely removed.
Why coconut flout on water?
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Which will sink water or maple syrup?
Maple syrup will sink but water is unable to sink because it is water.
Why do you sink in water?
the water sink is not solid and liquid
What are the object that sink in water?
object that sink in water
10 things that sink in water?
Iron, Lead, Tin, Concrete, Silver, Gold, rocks, books, people, cars,
Why does something sink or float according to buoyancy?
Density (mass x volume) of the object. If the object is less dense (helium in air, or foam in water) than the fluid in which it is placed, it will float. Likewise, if the object is more dense (lead in water, or water in air), it will sink.
