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Well, its not the steel in the ship that floats exactly, its the oxygen contained in the ship, the more water something displaces means the more water is pushing it in horizontal direction. and because of the shapes of ships causes it to be pushed up.
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When would the density of an object float in liquid water?
The density is not directly relevant. Otherwise, ship made of steel would not float on water.
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.
Why does an iron ship sink but a lump of iron float?
i believe you mean why does iron sink but the iron boat float. think about a balloon for a moment. if you take an empty balloon you can easily pull it under water, but if you fill the balloon with air and tie it shut, you cannot pull it under water. the same concept applies to the boat. The air inside and around the boat (yes, even if it is completely open with no roof) keeps it afloat
Would they float with ease?
would they float on ease
How many grams does a pebble weigh?
The geologic definition of a pebble is a rock fragment that is between 2mm and 64 mm in diameter. The average pebble size is not truly determinable, but a fairly good statistical estimate could be based on a random sampling of pebble populations around the world. The average size would be found to be between 2mm and 64mm in diameter, with the parameters based on the geologic definition.
Why would a solid steel marble sink and a steel bowl float in a bathtub of water?
it is hollow so it will float
What would happen if you put steel in mercury?
steel will float in mercury
What is the minimum number of ping pong balls needed to get a steel cube to float?
The number of ping pong balls needed to get a steel cube to float would depend on the mass of the steel cube.
When would the density of an object float in liquid water?
The density is not directly relevant. Otherwise, ship made of steel would not float on water.
What is a plop as a sound?
A plop as a sound would be like if you dropped a small pebble into a pool of water! :)
Analysis of a granite pebble would probably show that the pebble consists mostly of the what?
Nothing
Can you float a block of steel in water?
Not as long as it's still in the shape of a block. But if you re-shape it into the shape of a cup ... whether round or rectangular ... it will float, because it displaces much more water than a block does. If your cup-shape is done artistically and with care, people may call it what it looks like ... a little "boat" or "ship". Those objects are usually made out of re-shaped blocks of steel.
What would happen if you ate a rock?
well most likely you will find it in your droppings but if its a small pebble you'll probably through it back up
Why rubber tires are preferred to steel?
Rubber tires are preferred to steel tires because if we had steel tires driving over the smallest pebble would be a very bumpy ride. Rubber tires are flexible and will be smooth when going over rocks. Not to mention, if we had steel tires the government would have to replace the roads everyday with the amount of people tearing them up with steel tires. Also, rubber tires wear out and that means you will have to buy new ones again..
What are small pieces of rock?
Pebbles, stones, gravel or sand. With some rock it would be shingle.
What is the synonym of Pebble?
a rock, i would think
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.
