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For an obect to be able to float in a liquid it has to weigh less (have less mass) than the weight (mass) of the liquid displaced by the object, so low density objects weigh little with respect to their size (volume) and the volume of the amount of liquid displaced.
English corrected by GregorS
This applies between any viscous media so a gas such as Helium will float above a heavier gas such as Nitrogen and Hydrogen will float above Helium. likewise a low density liquid oil will float above a heavier density liquid such as water which in turn will float above a denser liquid such as Mercury.
B.T.W mercury is so dense that metals such as iron, copper and many other "heavy" materials will float on on the mercury.
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If something has low density in it will it sink or float?
If something has a lower density than the substance it is in it will float.
Do toenails sink or float?
Toenails float because of low amount of density
Which planet has its density so low that it could float in water?
Saturn has a very low density and it would be able to float on water. The density of Saturn is: 0.687 grams per cubic centimeter.
Can cardboard float?
Cardboard can float in water depending on its thickness and density. If the cardboard is thick and has low density, it is more likely to float. However, if it is thin and has high density, it may sink.
Why will a cork float in a swimming pool?
A cork has a low density. It is lower then water. That causes it to float.
The property of ice that allows it to float in water is the ice's low?
density
What is the planet with a density so low that it couold float on water?
Saturn.
Do a plastic button float yes or no?
Yes, a plastic button can float in water depending on its design, shape, and density. Generally, plastic buttons have a low density which allows them to float on the surface of water.
What is special about Saturns density?
Saturn's density is so low that it can even float on water, it has the less density in all solar objects.
What planet has a density so low tat it could float on water?
Saturn
What happens to a substance of a low density in water?
If density is lower than water it will float (unless it is soluble and dissolves)
What property makes a clay float?
The property that makes clay float is its low density. Clay is made up of small particles that are packed loosely together, allowing it to easily trap air and float on water.
