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because dry are lighter
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What is the difference between an objects that float and the objects thasink in water?
Objects that float in water are less dense than water; while objects that sink in water are more dense than water.
Will plastic float in water?
Some plastics will float in water and others will sink. It depends on the type of plastic and in particular it depends on the density of the plastic material. This property is used as a method for separating the different plastics sent for recycling. Polyethylene and Polypropylene, for example, will float in water while PVC and ABS will sink.
Why does water float on oil?
The oils have low density as compared to water and oils are non polar organic compounds while water is a polar compound, so oil can not mix with water and floats on waters surface.
How come things sink and float?
Objects sink or float depending upon their densities. For example wood floats on water because the density of wood is less than that of water, while a piece of iron would sink in water as its density is more than water.
Why does jet fuel float on water?
Anything will float on water as long as it's density is lower than that of water. The density of jet fuel is around 0.81 kg/L while that of pure water is 1 kg/L. Thus, jet fuel floats.
Why are barks and branches of trees brown while the leaves are green?
because branches dont have the... the sh*t that reflects the light i mean... well i think they do but not green
What is the difference between an objects that float and the objects thasink in water?
Objects that float in water are less dense than water; while objects that sink in water are more dense than water.
Do float or sink in sea water after you have drowned?
The body will float in the water after it has drowned for a while. The body will not stay down.
Does silk float or sink in water?
It floats, but after a while silk will sink.
Why do some green olives float and some not?
Some olives float while others sink is due to the amount of brine they take on during the curing process.
What objects float in water?
objects that are less dense float to the top.
Can a car float on water?
Not unless specifically desiged to do so. Normal vehicle will sink like a rock? Old vw beetles float for a while
Why does some things float on water while others dont?
Some objects will float on water as the density of the object is less than that of water. Conversely, if an object is more dense than the density of water, then it will sink.
Is a houseboat a boat or a ship?
its both it can float on water while being a completley safe enviorment
Why does beef float while cooking?
Raw beef will sink in water, however as it cooks it looses weight (mostly water loss) and as it looses weight it becomes lighter therefore it will rise and begin to float.
Will plastic float in water?
Some plastics will float in water and others will sink. It depends on the type of plastic and in particular it depends on the density of the plastic material. This property is used as a method for separating the different plastics sent for recycling. Polyethylene and Polypropylene, for example, will float in water while PVC and ABS will sink.
Why does water float on oil?
The oils have low density as compared to water and oils are non polar organic compounds while water is a polar compound, so oil can not mix with water and floats on waters surface.
