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Does a paper clip sink or float?
It depends on the material with which the clip is made. If is made up of plastic it would float and if it is made up of metal then it would sink. Also the way in which we place the clip would decide whether it would float or sink. If we place even a metallic clip on the surface of water without disturbing the surface then it would float. It is due to the surface tension property of the liquid.
Would a barrel of whiskey float?
The specific gravity of whiskey is less than water (.924-.947), so the volume of whiskey itself would float in water. Given that the barrel is made of wood (and should float by itself), a sealed barrel full of whiskey should float.
Would Blocks sink or float?
Blocks made of materials like wood or plastic would typically float in water, while blocks made of materials like metal or concrete would sink. The density and composition of the block determine whether it will sink or float in water.
How much water bottles would a 113 pound person need to float on. Not just to float but be able to sit on a raft made out of water bottles?
About 15.
Does iron box float on water when density of iron is less than water?
No, even if the density of the iron is less than water, the density of the iron box as a whole would still be greater than water, making it sink. Density is determined by the total mass of an object divided by its total volume, not just the material it is made of.
Will a fork float?
A fork can float if it is made of the right material. A fork that is made from stainless steel will not float in water, but a fork made of plastic will.
Can sleds float?
Yes, sleds can float on water if they are designed to be buoyant and made of materials that do not absorb water. Various types of sleds, such as inflatable sleds or those with built-in flotation devices, are specifically made to float on water.
If a boat were made of gold would it float?
No, a boat made entirely of gold would not float because gold is much denser than water. The density of gold is about 19 times higher than water, so the boat would sink.
When would the density of an object float in liquid water?
The density of an object will float in liquid water when it is less dense than water, meaning it weighs less per unit volume than water. This allows the object to displace enough water to generate an upward buoyant force greater than its weight, causing it to float on the surface of the water.
Can the moon float on water?
No, the moon cannot float on water because it is a massive celestial body that exerts gravitational force. It would not be able to stay afloat on the surface of water.
What liquids can a needle float on?
A needle can be made to float on very still water.
Which of the planets has a density less than water and therefore would float?
Saturn has a density less than water, so it would float if there was a large enough container of water to hold it. Saturn is made mostly of hydrogen and helium, which are less dense than water.
