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In general, an object floats if it is less dense (has less density) than the water (or other liquid).
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Does Cork floats in water?
Cork does float in water because it's less dense than water.
Are corks lighter then marbles?
Yes, a cork will often float on the surface of water, depending on the cork's density. But a marble will sink in water because of its weight. It will not float on the surface.
A cork is floating in salty water As more salt is added to the water to increase its density the cork will?
it float at the same level in water.
What is the low thing that make paper and cork float on water?
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A cork piece floats on water but an iron nail sinks give reason?
Things that are less dense than the water they displace will float (like cork) Things that are more dense than the water (like a nail) sink.
Why would a cork float on water?
Because cork is less dense than water.
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.
Why does a cork float on water?
because cork is less dense than water
What has holes and can float in water?
a cork
Does cork dissolve in water?
Cork is a light weight wood product that will float in water.
Does cork sink or float in mercury?
Oil is denser than cork, so the cork would float.
Does Cork floats in water?
Cork does float in water because it's less dense than water.
Does cork float or sink in water?
it floats
What floats better wood or cork?
Cork is lighter than most types of wood and would therefore float higher (or better) in the water.
Whould an aluminum ball sink or float?
Depends on the medium, and whether the ball is solid or not. A solid ball would float on mercury, sink in water. If it were hollow enough (or filled with, say, cork) it would float in water.
Are corks lighter then marbles?
Yes, a cork will often float on the surface of water, depending on the cork's density. But a marble will sink in water because of its weight. It will not float on the surface.
Will a cork float in the center of water?
Only if the beaker is very full and the surface is rounded. Otherwise, the cork will float to the edge of the container (which is typically the highest part of the water).
