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Why does a marble float in honey?

Updated: 8/10/2023
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βˆ™ 9y ago

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Honey has a density of about 1.36 kg/litre and water 1 kg/litre. So, it must sink in water. (Actually, it dissolves in water, but before it dissolves it will sink.)

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βˆ™ 14y ago

maybe because honey is heavier than water?

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βˆ™ 13y ago

honey is more dense than water, therefore water will stay on top

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Well I won't mix unless stirred

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