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Why does the oak wood float on water but not on paraffin?
Oakwood floats on water because it is less dense than parrafin. water has a density of about 1.0 g/cm3 and anything less than that floats (oakwood) and anything more than that sinks (parrafin) I do not know the answer to this question, however I do konwthat parrafin has a density of 0.8 g/cm3 so it should float on water.
What types of wood floats?
Generally, light and porous woods like cedar, balsa, and cork are known to float in water due to their low density. Hardwoods such as oak or maple tend to sink because they are denser and less porous.
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.
Is oak a hard or soft wood?
oak is a very hard wood
Why was Oak used for building ships?
it floats
Why does oak wood float on water but not paraffin?
Oak wood is less dense than water, which allows it to float. In contrast, paraffin is denser than water, causing it to sink. This difference in density determines whether an object will float or sink in water.
What sort of wood do oak tree proudce?
oak wood
Which wood is the strongest?
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Which type of wood is harder, maple or oak?
Maple wood is generally harder than oak wood.
A piece of oak has a density of 63 how much of the wood will float above water?
37%
Which will float and which will sink a piece of Styrofoam a piece of oak and a gold ring?
The piece of Styrofoam will float, the piece of oak will sink, and the gold ring will also sink. Styrofoam is less dense than water so it floats, while oak and gold are denser than water so they will sink.
What is the difference in hardness between maple and oak wood?
Maple wood is generally harder than oak wood. This means that maple wood is more resistant to dents and scratches compared to oak wood.
