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Aluminum has a density of 2.7g/cc which is higher than that of water (1.0g/cc) and ordinarily would sink; if the can was empty and thus (like a boat) able to displace more weight in water (by virtue of its volume) than its own weight, it could then float. However, if it was filled with water, its overall density considering both the metal and the container's content, would be higher than water, and it would sink.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoEven a steel canoe will float if it holds enough air to bring its overall specific gravity below that of water (1 gram per cubic centimeter). Think about battleships; even with all that steel armor, they float.
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∙ 12y agoSolid aluminum will not float in water. But if you consider an aluminum Coke can, it will float because it is filled with air, which DOES float.
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Why does aluminum foil float?
The aluminum foil is less dense than the water which makesit float. Aluminum foil is not less dense than water. It is more dense. The reason that aluminum foil floats is that the surface tension of the water will hold the sheet of foil. If you still think that the aluminum foil is less dense than water, try floating a roll of foil in a bucket.
Why Does an aluminum can float on water but an aluminum pole does not?
Because the overall density of a can is less than the density of water, a solid aluminium pole has a density greater than water
You can conserve energy by aluminum cans?
You can conserve energy by building a solar energy unit using aluminum cans.
Whould an aluminum ball sink or float?
Depends on the medium, and whether the ball is solid or not. A solid ball would float on mercury, sink in water. If it were hollow enough (or filled with, say, cork) it would float in water.
What minerals are in aluminum foil?
No but it is made of aluminum which is the most prevalent element in the earth.
Does aluminum soda cans float in water?
Yes, if is empty.
Will aluminum soda cans sink or float in concentrated sugar water?
figure it out you stupid
Do aluminum cans float?
Empty ones do. Full ones don't.
Give some exampleof materials that sink and float in water?
rocks metal eggs dirt or sand all sink some woods sponge plastic aluminum cans all float
Can you make aluminum float in water?
yes
How can aluminum float on water?
Shape the aluminum to look like a boat, so it displaces enough water to float. The force supporting the aluminum is the buoyant force. It is equal to the weight of the volume of water displaced.
How can aluminum foil float in water?
A thin aluminum foil can float on water if placed carefully flat on the surface because of the surface tension of water. If you were to submerge it, the foil will sink.
Why does aluminum foil float?
The aluminum foil is less dense than the water which makesit float. Aluminum foil is not less dense than water. It is more dense. The reason that aluminum foil floats is that the surface tension of the water will hold the sheet of foil. If you still think that the aluminum foil is less dense than water, try floating a roll of foil in a bucket.
Does aluminum powder float in salt water?
Yes
What can be made from recycled aluminum cans?
More aluminum cans!!!
Is an aluminum can a compound?
No aluminum cans are not compounds. Aluminum cans are made of aluminum which is an element and is very metallic.
Is an Aluminum a compound?
No aluminum cans are not compounds. Aluminum cans are made of aluminum which is an element and is very metallic.
