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Does the water density affect floating?
Yes, water density will affect an object's ability to float.
Do boats float better on fresh water or salt water?
The floating or sinking of an object depends on the upthrust force the water exerts on the object. By Archmides' principle, Upthrust Force = (Density of Liquid) * (Volume of Liquid Displaced by the object) therefore the upthrust force depends on the density of the liquid, and as salt water has a larger density than fresh water, boats should float better on salt water.
What is the friction that boats experience?
Boats experience friction with the water they are floating on, known as hydrodynamic drag. This drag is caused by the resistance of the water against the hull of the boat as it moves through the water. Factors such as the shape of the hull and the speed of the boat can affect the amount of friction experienced.
How do you find the density of floating objects?
To find the density of floating objects, you need to measure the mass of the object and the volume of water it displaces when floating. The density can then be calculated by dividing the mass of the object by the volume of water displaced.
How does salt water effect floating?
The salt water has a greater density and the floating is easier.
What force keeps ice floating in water?
the density
What is an example of a density?
ice floating on top of water because water has more density than ice.
Does salt water affect floating or sinking?
Salt increases the density of water, thus makes it easier to float.I've always had troubles floating while swimming in fresh water, but the difference when swimming in the sea is quite noticeable.There are many notes of people doing experiments with floating eggs with salt water versus fresh water.
What were viking boats used for?
floating on the water and the direction is directed by the wind :P
Does size affect sinking and floating?
Yes, size can affect sinking and floating. Objects that are denser (heavier) than water will sink regardless of their size, while objects that are less dense (lighter) than water will float. However, the shape and density of an object also play a role in determining whether it will sink or float.
If a cube is floating and half of it is in the water what is its density?
The density of the floating cube is equal to the density of the fluid it is floating in. This is because the cube is in equilibrium, meaning the weight of the cube is equal to the weight of the fluid it displaces. Therefore, its density is the same as the fluid's density.
Why do boats with water sink?
When the density of entire assembly (boat, peoples, products, equipments, water etc.) has a density greater then the water density the boat is sinking.
