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It doesn't. The height that a piece of wood floats above waterline is a function of the density of the wood. In general, hardwood is denser than softwood (not always), hence generally floats lower in the water than softwood. Certain hardwoods (Ipe for example) are actually denser than water, and sink.
What else can I help you with?
Can lignum Vitae float in water?
No, lignum vitae is a dense hardwood with a specific gravity higher than water, so it sinks in water rather than floating.
Does oak float on water?
Yes, oak wood generally sinks in water because it is denser than water. Oak is a hardwood, which tends to be denser than softwoods like pine, which can float.
Does nickel float?
No, nickel does not float in water because it has a higher density than water. Any object with a higher density than water will sink.
Will lithium sink or float?
it will float, with it being a soft metal, try it for yourself
What are softwood and hardwood used for?
Softwood is alot cheaper as it is faster to grow than hardwood.
Are hardwood floors more expensive than tile floors?
Hardwood floors are generally more expensive than tile floors because they are harder to maintain. However, higher quality tile floors can cost more than hardwood floors.
Are all soft woods softer than hard woods?
No, this description is old and now meaningless. Balsa is a hardwood!
Will a chunk of ice float higher than an ice cube?
A chunk of ice will float higher in water than an ice cube only if the ice chunk is larger than the ice cube.
Why are tables made out of Softwood?
It is used in quality furniture, primarily as secondary wood. Hard wood is from trees that lose its leaves in the autumn. Soft wood comes from trees that are evergreen. Many "soft woods" are harder than some "hardwoods". Balsa, a hardwood, is really quite soft. Eastern hard pine is much harder than balsa. Nicer furniture is made from hard woods as they finish better, hold up longer, and are more attractive. Hardwoods take stains and dyes better than softwoods.
Does a ball float in water higher than in oil?
Yes, it does, because oil is lighter than water. The ball will sink more in oil than in water.
Why do some item float higher on the water than other?
It depends on the density on the item. The density of water is 1.0 so if the density of the item is lower then that it will float, if the density is greater then that, then the item will sink.
Why are hard woods more expensive than soft wood?
because hardwood takes its time to grow so its hard to renew.
