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Yes, conditionally .
If you had a big enough body of water held in a container by gravity it would. Although most of it would immediately deform from a sphere into layers on top of the water . This is possible because Saturn is mostly made up of gas that is less dense (less mass per unit of volume) than water.
The problem would be finding a solid planet big enough to put the water on.
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∙ 12y agoSaturn has a density less than liquid water, the only one in our solar system for which this is the case.
In a thought experiment it is therefore the only one we know of that would float on water.
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∙ 13y agosaturn would float because it is a one of the four gas planet and hardly has an atmosphere like earth does.
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∙ 13y agoSaturn has less density than water.
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What is an fun fact about Saturn?
That Saturn's density is so low that it would float on water (if a big enough body of water were found).
Can Pluto float in water?
No, Pluto is much denser water. The only planet or similar object less dense than water is Saturn.
Why is Saturn the only planet that can float?
Saturn is a gas giant planet, with a less-dense core than some other planets. The planet's overall density, is less than the density of water. Hence the quite correct old saying in astronomy" "If you could find a lake big enough to put it in, Saturn would float".
What planet is Saturn next to?
Saturn is the 6th major planet from the Sun. The planet closer is Jupiter, and the next planet farther away is Uranus.
Can Saturn float on water?
well of course not. Saturn is the second largest planet so the gravitational pull will be too much even on Jupiter has the most gravity so u'd be much more heavier on Jupiter, Saturn, uranus and neptune
Which planet is the the only planet that would float on water?
Saturn. Obviously it's not a very practical idea, but Saturn is less dense than water.
What is an fun fact about Saturn?
That Saturn's density is so low that it would float on water (if a big enough body of water were found).
Is Saturn more dence then earth?
Definitely not. Saturn is the only planet that would float on water. (If you could find a swimming pool that size)
Can Pluto float in water?
No, Pluto is much denser water. The only planet or similar object less dense than water is Saturn.
What is the least dense planet?
Saturn is the least dense planet, only 0.7 g/cc on average (less than water's density). If you could put Saturn in bathwater, it would float.
How dense is Saturn compared to other planets?
Saturn is the only planet in our Solar System that is less dense than water. Saturn would float if there were a body of water large enough!♥♥
Why is Saturn the only planet that can float?
Saturn is a gas giant planet, with a less-dense core than some other planets. The planet's overall density, is less than the density of water. Hence the quite correct old saying in astronomy" "If you could find a lake big enough to put it in, Saturn would float".
What planet is Saturn next to?
Saturn is the 6th major planet from the Sun. The planet closer is Jupiter, and the next planet farther away is Uranus.
What body in the solar system would float if it was placed in a big enough ocean?
Saturn. It is the only planet in the solar system that is less dense than water.
Which planet has the lowest average density?
Saturn:)Saturn is the least dense of the gas giants, even out of all of the planets in our solar system. Its average density is around 0.7 g/cc (less than water)
Can Saturn float on water?
well of course not. Saturn is the second largest planet so the gravitational pull will be too much even on Jupiter has the most gravity so u'd be much more heavier on Jupiter, Saturn, uranus and neptune
How does Saturn float in water if its so heavy?
Yes, Saturn's mean density is only 70% of that of water.
