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How does the shape of the boat effect it to sink or float?
The science is called "displacement". If the shape of the boat allows the amount of the boat in the water to be less weight than the water it displaces it will float. If the amount of the boat in the water weighs more than the water it displaces it will sink.
Will a boat go faster in cold water or hot water?
In hotter water, if the viscosity lessens, the drag from the water will be less, but if the water becomes less dense, more of the hull will be in the water, increasing drag.
Why is it the boat is not sinking if the earth has a gravity?
This is simply because of the weight of the water versus the weight of the boat. The water push upward with a force equal to the weight of the water the boat push away. It is self stabilizing. The deeper the boat lie, the more water it push away, and the more will the water push back at the boat. Of course, if you fill the boat, then it will most likely sink, but here again it depends on what material the boat is made of. If the total volume of materials in boat weigh less than equal volume of water, the boat will still be floating.
What metal is heavier than lead but lighter than tungesten?
tungsten is more more heavier han the lead as it has great mass in less volume
Why a ship sinks more in fresh water than sea water?
A ship will sink more easily, when in fresh water instead of sea water, as the fresh water is less dense, due to a lack of salt in it. The density of any object affects how well it's able to float.
Why do boats sink when they have holes?
The water from around the boat enters through a hole. If the material of the boat is heavier than water, or the materials inside the boat make it heavier than water (on the average) then replacing the air in the boat with water will remove its buoyancy and it may sink.The air that is in the boat is lighter than the water that takes its place, which makes the boat ride lower until it sinks. The water comes into the boat because water is more dense than air and will displace it. It can be said that water seeks its own level - the water inside the boat will rise to the same level as the water outside of the boat.
Why do boats sink when they have a hole?
The water from around the boat enters through a hole. If the material of the boat is heavier than water, or the materials inside the boat make it heavier than water (on the average) then replacing the air in the boat with water will remove its buoyancy and it may sink.The air that is in the boat is lighter than the water that takes its place, which makes the boat ride lower until it sinks. The water comes into the boat because water is more dense than air and will displace it. It can be said that water seeks its own level - the water inside the boat will rise to the same level as the water outside of the boat.
Why do boats float better in salt water rather than fresh water?
Boats float better in salt water because salt water is denser than fresh water. The higher salinity of salt water increases the buoyant force that supports the boat, making it easier for the boat to float. In comparison, fresh water has a lower density, resulting in less buoyancy and potentially making it more difficult for boats to float.
Does salt make water heavier?
No; water maintains a constant mass of 1 gram milliliter. If you add salt to the mix, it won't make the water heavier, although the combined weight of both salt and water put together will be greater than the water by itself. So no the water does not get heavier, your just adding more weight in the form of salt.
How does the shape of the boat effect it to sink or float?
The science is called "displacement". If the shape of the boat allows the amount of the boat in the water to be less weight than the water it displaces it will float. If the amount of the boat in the water weighs more than the water it displaces it will sink.
Heavier boats must displace more water than lighter boats to stay afloat?
Yes. The more water it displaces, the bigger the boat is. More weight distributed over more area means less weight per cubic unit, or per square unit if you're just talking one side.
What style boat start with c?
Catamaran, a boat with two small hulls to have less drag in the more water, so it can go faster than a boat with one big hull in the water.
Why dont boats sink?
Boats displace water (push it out of the way). The boat weighs less than the water it displaces, so it floats on top. If the boat weighed more than the water is displaces, it would sink- which is how a submarine goes under water.
Will a boat go faster in cold water or hot water?
In hotter water, if the viscosity lessens, the drag from the water will be less, but if the water becomes less dense, more of the hull will be in the water, increasing drag.
What is heavier water or pee?
Urine is about 95% water, but it contains urea (which can be harmful to the body) and other dissolved salts and organic compounds. These compounds are heavier than water, and therefore make urine heavier than water.
Why is it the boat is not sinking if the earth has a gravity?
This is simply because of the weight of the water versus the weight of the boat. The water push upward with a force equal to the weight of the water the boat push away. It is self stabilizing. The deeper the boat lie, the more water it push away, and the more will the water push back at the boat. Of course, if you fill the boat, then it will most likely sink, but here again it depends on what material the boat is made of. If the total volume of materials in boat weigh less than equal volume of water, the boat will still be floating.
Why ship is floating?
An object in water displaces its weight in water. If its volume is greater than the volume of water displaced this way, it floats. Ships, despite being made of heavier materials, utilize their size and their relative empty insides to float this way.
