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Why do apples float and pears sink?

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Pears do not float in water because the pear is more dense than the water. The pear has a high water content, therefore making it more dense. For example, apples float because they are less dense than the water.

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Pears sink because they are more dense than water.

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Apples still have breath and continue to take in oxygen. However, pears have higher water content and don't take in any more oxygen. The oxygen inside the apple make it float.

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