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iron is much denser than water. So, steel is denser, too, because it is made from iron.
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Why does a steel ball sink in water but a toy ship made of steel floats?
Density of a steel ball is greater than the den. Of h2o - it sinks similarly den. Of a toy ship is less than the den. Of h2o - it floats
When will a ball filling with water sink?
The ball will sink when the weight of the water inside the ball plus the weight of the ball is greater than the weight of the amount of water that would fit inside the ball.
Why will a ship of steel sink while a ship of air wont?
It's possible that a ship of steel will not sink as well. But if it will sink, it would be because the density of steel is greater then the density of water, while air's density is lower then water's.
Inwater a steel will float or sink?
It really depends on the shape. A cube of steel will sink but a boat displaces less water due to its shape and floats.
Why ball can't bounce on water?
A steel ball sinks in water because weight of water displaced by a steel ball is larger than the body of water.
What is the orgin of the word stretch?
A needle is made of steel ; as steel is denser than water, a steel needle should sink in water because of this.
Why do ships made of steel float instead of of sinking since steel is dencer than water?
I's not sink because see water is less dense than the steel so the ship will not sink instead of floating.
Why will a crumpled ball of aluminum sink in water?
Yes
Why does a heavy steel ship float but a small steel ball bearing sink?
A heavy steel ship can float because it is designed in a way that allows it to displace a large volume of water, which creates an upward buoyant force greater than its weight. On the other hand, a small steel ball bearing sinks because it is not able to displace enough water to generate an upward buoyant force greater than its own weight. Therefore, the relative buoyant forces are different, resulting in the ship floating and the ball bearing sinking.
What force makes a golf ball sink in water?
Gravity.
Why does a clay ball sink in water?
relative density and gravity
Does crushed paper ball float or sink in water?
float
