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Determines if an object will float or sink in a fluid?
Density. An object will float in a substance if its density is less than the density of the substance. The density of water is 1 kg /L or 1 g/ cm3. Anything with a density less than this will float.
Will a density of 2.7 float?
Is this the density of a liquid or an object? If this is the density of a liquid and you want to make an object float, than the density of the object should be less than 2.7. If this is the density of an object you are trying to make float, than the density of the liquid should be greater than 2.7.
Why is density needed to know whether a substance will float or sink in water?
It's actually pretty easy. If the density of the substance is higher than the density of water, the object will sink. If the density of the substance is lower than the density of water, the object will float. Be aware though that various substances may have dissolved into the water, thus changing its density. For example, seawater has a different density than fresh water.
Why mercury is used in hydrometer?
A hydrometer consists of a cylindrical stem and a bulb weighted with mercury or lead shot to make it float upright. Mercury has a higher density, thus a lower volume for the same weight than lead. It is a toxic liquid metal, but also more dangerous and difficult to clear up the mess when a glass hydrometer is broken
Should a material have a higher or lower density to float in water?
A material needs a lower density than water to float in water. Ships float in water because their average density is lower than water. The average density includes the steel hull and the air inside the hull.
Does a piece of glass float?
No, glass sinks in water because it is denser than water. The density of glass is higher than that of water, causing it to sink rather than float.
Would an object float at 3.684 density?
It isn't clear what units you are using, what liquid you are placing it in, and whether that is the density of the object or of the liquid. The general rule is that an object will float if it has less density than the liquid in which it is placed.
Why does a piece of glass float in mercury but sinks in water?
Glass floats in mercury because mercury is much denser than glass, creating a buoyant force that allows the glass to float. In contrast, water is less dense than glass, causing the glass to sink due to its higher density. The buoyant force in water is not enough to support the heavier glass object.
Why do fiber glass goats float?
There average density, probably because they are hollow, is lower than the density of the fluid they are floating on. When this occurs the goats are said to be buoyant.
Do straws float in all drinks?
yes they do because of the amount of density!Glass straws do not float in drinks. Their weight allows them to stay in place. Some vary in weight, it depends on the glass materials and method of manufacturing. The thickest walled straws come from Glass Dharma.
What objects float and what objects don't?
Objects that are less dense than the liquid they are placed in will float, such as wood, plastic, and cork. Objects that are denser than the liquid will sink, like rocks, metal, and glass. The shape and size of an object can also affect its ability to float.
What factors determine how heavy an object can be and still float?
An object will float if it has less density than the density of the liquid.An object will float if it has less density than the density of the liquid.An object will float if it has less density than the density of the liquid.An object will float if it has less density than the density of the liquid.
How do you make something float then sink then float again in water?
take some raisins and drop it into a glass then fill it with clear vinegar and watch it go up then down.
What does a object do when it is placed in a glass cup with water?
The object will either sink, float, or remain suspended in the water depending on its density compared to the density of water. If the object is denser than water, it will sink. If it is less dense, it will float. If the object has a similar density to water, it will remain suspended in the water.
Do you need more or less density to float?
More density will sink. Less density will float.
A sentence with the word float?
Balsa wood and low density polyethylene plastic both float on water.
Who invented float glass?
Float glass was first invented by a company in England called Pilkington Glass.
