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The "average" density of the object must be less than that of the water displaced.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoYes, this is the principle of buoyancy. This is what makes balloons float in the air and boats float on water.
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∙ 9y agoCompared to the density of water, that determines whether an object will sink or float in water.
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∙ 14y agoYes.
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∙ 11y agoNo, it is not possible.
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How does an object's density determine whether the object will sink or float in water?
the simple rule is that if your density is higher than the substance it will sink and if it is lower it will float density= mass divided by volume. Example:Mass 7.5g Volume:2cm3 so 7.5 Divided by 2= 3.75g/cm3 that is your density of object
Why cork floats in water?
Any object placed in water will be pulled down into the liquid by gravity. But an object less dense than water will only be pulled down until the object displaces an amount of water equal to its own mass. Then it will float. The water will be pushing up equal to the force of gravity pulling down - an equilibrium. Any object that weighs less than its own volume of water will float. It's lower overall density will result in buoyancy.
What fruit is less dense than water?
Easy, put a fruit in water and if it floats it is less dense than water.
Wood charcoal is heavier than water yet floats on water?
Because that piece of charcoal is lighter that the water, so it floats.
Why do things float if there is more density in the water?
If the density of the unknown is more than the density of water , it will sink If the density of the unknown is less than the density of water, it will float. Things do not float unless their densities are below that of water which is 1.00 g/ml.
What object is less dense than water?
A wooden block can be less dense than water.
How dense must an object be to float in the water?
Less dense than the water.
How can you determine whether a soild object is more dense or less dense than water?
You can put a uniform object into water.If it sinks density is higher than water,if floats lesser than water.If you can place anywhere in water,density is equal to water.
How do we decide if an object floats in water using density?
If an object is less dense than water, it will float. If it is more dense than water, it will sink.
How do you determine if an object floats or sinks in water?
If the object is less dense than water it will float, but if it is more dense it will sink.
What an object that is less dense than water will do when placed in water?
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When an object is less dense than water will do when placed in water?
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What an object is less dense than water will do when placed in water?
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How can you determine whether solid object is more dense or less dense than water?
If more dense, it will sink when put into water; if less dense it floats.
Why some object float and other sinck in the water?
It has to do with density. If an object is less dense than water (for example, oil), it floats. If an object is more dense than water, it sinks.
How do you find density of an object in water?
If the object floats it is less dense than water, if it submerges it is denser than water.
How does an object sink or flot on wate?
If the object is less dense than water, the water will be able to keep it afloat. If the object is more dense than water, the water will not be able to keep it afloat, and it will sink.
