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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.
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∙ 15y agoAny object will float in water, provided that the density of the object is less than the density of water. If the density of the object is more, it will sink.
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Why do variations in salinity occur?
Incomplete mixing of fresher and saltier waters. Salt water is denser than fresh, so fresh water can actually float on saltier water for quite a while.
Why do some coastal cities experience a moderation of temperature from water while others do not?
because of isotherms
How is an ice shelf different from an ice sheet?
According to Wikipedia, ice sheets are bigger than ice shelves. Additionally, ice shelves float on water, while ice sheets cover terrain.
Why does ice float on water but sinks in methylated spirits?
The density of rubbing alcohol is 75% that of water. Thus ice (frozen water which is roughly equal in density to liquid water), sinks in rubbing alcohol since it has more mass per cubic millimeter than the alcohol does. In order to float, the object would have to be less dense than the alcohol per cubic space.
What rock can float on water out of quartz pumice marble and sandstone?
No matter the weight ,size, texture and material density.. all can float...all..if you flash cool any stone while it's boiling in a crucible..it will be pumice.. even steel and iron float..just need a little air trapped inside..how do you think they stood up obelisk 's or built the pyramids? We are the doorknobs not them..in our defence ..we would think of it ourselves again if we had too..simple logic..don't believe everything your told..review everything yourself..what would you do? What would you think? Do you know what nasa means in Hebrew?
Why do some things flaot while others sink?
things that are more dense sink while things that are less dense float
Why some materials sinks in water while others do not?
Some materials sink in water because they are more dense than the water. Others float because they are less dense than water.
What does buoyanay mean?
this is the concept that explains why some objects float on water while others sink. it all deals with density.
Will water react with oil?
Water and oil will separate if the two are combined. The water will be at the bottom while the oil site on top. Just like in a lava lamp some colors float while others sink.
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.
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 the dirt on the bottom of a pool move to the center during a whirlpool but the water itself and things floating get pushed to the side?
Because the heavier things will sink while the lighter things will float and the water will push them to the side of a whirlpool.
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 while others sink?
Density : if the weight per "cubic foot" is less than water it floats, if more it sinks.
How dense is a tiny stone?
That depends on the material of which the stone is composed. Some stones are so light that they will float in water e.g. pumice stone, while most others will sink in water.
Why do some things float but not others?
Things that are less dense that water float while things that are more dense sink. An object's density has to be less than what it's floating in. If it's less, the object floats. If it's more, the object sinks. For more information about buoyancy see the related questions below. There is an exception to the above density proposal. Sometime a solid steel object which is more dense than water can "float" on the surface of water. Solid steel objects are able to "float" on the surface of water due to the surface tension of the water. Small solid steel objects such as double edged razor blades, needles and even paper clips can float on this surface tension film where water meets with the air above. The above objects have to be carefully lowered onto the surface of water and they will "float". To prove they are more dense than water, simply push them under the surface and they will sink to the bottom. See the related links to see a floating needle and floating paper clip.
What floats and sinks?
In water, it could be any substance really with the same density of water, in which case would simply drift within the water body. Floating is caused when the substance is less dense than water, while sinking is caused when the substance is more dense than water. An equivalent density would be your answer.
