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it is called buoyancy - search Archimedes principal - any object wholly or partially immersed in a fluid is bouyed up by a force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object. don't you hate it when you get an answer and it still doesn't make sense! it is actually pretty involved and changes based on type of fluid and density of that fluid and the shape of the object -- maybe a local dive shop could give more detail if the above search doesn't help.
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What can you make a boat out of that will float?
anything you want that can float. You can be creative.
What is the key to making a boat float?
The key to make a boat float is that the boat should weigh less (or have less mass) than the water it displaces.
How do you make paper float?
fowlled it into a sail boat.
What is the best boat shape to make it float?
round
Can you make a clay boat float?
with proper engineering, anything is possible.
What two forces make a toy boat float?
gravity bouyancy
How does the shape make a boat float?
The shape of a boat with a hull that displaces water creates buoyancy. When the boat sits in water, the displaced water exerts an equal and opposite force on the boat, pushing it upwards. This buoyant force allows the boat to float on the water's surface.
Will a boat float on liquid soap?
Yes the boat will float on liquid soap
How can a boat float and don't sink?
because the boat is made out of stuff that can float
What can you do to make plasticine float?
To make plasticine float, you can shape it into a boat or raft-like structure with a concave base. By redistributing the weight and displacing enough water, the plasticine will float instead of sink.
What is a boat that can float on water?
wow that's sad a boat that can float is any tye of boat that doesnt have a hole in it
What is the force that make a boat float?
The force that enables a boat to float is called buoyancy. This force arises from the displacement of water when the boat is placed in it, according to Archimedes' principle. The weight of the water displaced by the submerged part of the boat creates an upward buoyant force that counteracts the weight of the boat, allowing it to float. As long as the buoyant force is equal to or greater than the weight of the boat, it will remain afloat.
