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because a pebble is denser than water thus making it sink oil is not denser than water.

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Why would a small pebble sink and an oil tanker floats?

Because a pebble is denser than water thus making it sink oil is not denser than water. you can test this by pouring some oil in a glass of water it floats on top of the water it doesn't sink it is the same theory with the oil tanker in the sea.


Why does a pebble sink on water and a piece of wood doesn't?

A pebble sinks in water because its density is higher than that of water, causing it to displace less water and ultimately sink. In contrast, a piece of wood floats on water because its density is lower than that of water, allowing it to displace enough water to create an upward buoyant force that supports its weight.


What is a small rock called?

The smallest type of rock is a pebble. A pebble can be made out of most rocks and is the size of a marble.


How can we find the volume of small pebble with the help of measurin cylinder?

First put water in measuring cylinder and note the volume of water. Next, put the pebble in it.


Does volume determine whether an object floats or sinks?

Not at all. A small pebble and a giant boulder both sink, but a small feather and a giant battleship both float.


Are objects that sink are more dense than water?

Yes, the weight of the object doesn't matter as much as the density. For example, a pebble will sink in water because it is very dense, yet a log won't because it's not as dense as water.


What happens when you put a pebble into a glass of water?

When you put a pebble into a glass of water, the pebble will sink to the bottom of the glass due to its higher density compared to water. The water level in the glass will rise slightly, displacing a volume of water equal to the volume of the pebble.


Why would a small pebble sink and a steel ship float?

Well, its not the steel in the ship that floats exactly, its the oxygen contained in the ship, the more water something displaces means the more water is pushing it in horizontal direction. and because of the shapes of ships causes it to be pushed up.


A small round stone is called?

A small round stone is called a pebble.


Is pebble an adjective?

No, the word 'pebbles' is both a noun (pebble, pebbles) and a verb (pebble, pebbles, pebbling, pebbled).The noun 'pebbles' is the plural form of the singular noun 'pebble'; a word for a small, rounded stone that has been smoothed by flowing water or sand; a word for a thing.The verb 'pebbles' is the third person, singular, present of the verb to pebble; meaning to pelt with small rounded stones; to pave or cover with small rounded stones; to make a surface similar to a surface of small rounded stones.The adjective forms of the verb to pebble are pebbled and pebbling.


Why does the water level rise when you drop a pebble in a jar half full of water?

pebble has volume so water rises equal to volume of pebble


Does a pebble float?

Most pebbles will sink in water because they are denser than water. Some types of pebbles may have air pockets that allow them to float briefly before sinking.