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In water, a metal spoon sinks.
In water, a plastic spoon floats.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 13y agoA plastic spoon floats in water because the density of the spoon is less than the density of water. That means that a volume of plastic weighs less than an equal volume of water.
though if the plastic is more dense than the water, surface tension may hold it up.
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∙ 14y agoSimple answer: It is denser than water.
The buoyant force is less than it's weight so the net force would be downwards.
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∙ 13y agoA steel ball sinks in water because weight of water displaced by a steel ball is larger than the body of water.
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∙ 11y agobecause their density is heavier than water
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∙ 13y agoBecause it's dense and heavy.
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∙ 11y agoLife.
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It does not float because it is a metal spoon
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spon floats duh i learned it in sience clas -_-
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Why ball can't bounce on water?
A steel ball sinks in water because weight of water displaced by a steel ball is larger than the body of water.
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.
Does things made of ceramic float or sink in water?
depends on what it is...and how much water...but ceramic is pretty much like the equivalent of glass when it comes to floating in water...probably more heavier though Yes and no. If you set a solid ball of ceramic in water, it will sink. If you take the same amount of ceramic and make as large a hollow ball with it as you can, and THEN set it in water, it will float. Anything floats if its weight is less than the weight of the amount of water it displaces. That's why very large ships can be made of steel.
Does a glass float or sink in water?
It depends on the shape of the fork and the material from which it is made. Most non-metal (wood, plastic) forks will float. Metal forks will sink unless they are shaped to have a large enough surface area on the bottom.
Will goldaluminum or steel float in water?
No; gold, aluminum and steel are all denser than water and a solid mass of any of these three metals would sink (unless their shapes were hollow and could thus displace more weight in water than their own mass). Lithium metal, which is less dense than water, can float on water (although, of course, it would be highly reactive).
Why does steel ball sink in water?
iron is much denser than water. So, steel is denser, too, because it is made from iron.
Why does a steel ball sink in water but a toy ship made of steel floats?
Density of a steel ball is greater than the den. Of h2o - it sinks similarly den. Of a toy ship is less than the den. Of h2o - it floats
When will a ball filling with water sink?
The ball will sink when the weight of the water inside the ball plus the weight of the ball is greater than the weight of the amount of water that would fit inside the ball.
Why will a ship of steel sink while a ship of air wont?
It's possible that a ship of steel will not sink as well. But if it will sink, it would be because the density of steel is greater then the density of water, while air's density is lower then water's.
Inwater a steel will float or sink?
It really depends on the shape. A cube of steel will sink but a boat displaces less water due to its shape and floats.
Why ball can't bounce on water?
A steel ball sinks in water because weight of water displaced by a steel ball is larger than the body of water.
What is the orgin of the word stretch?
A needle is made of steel ; as steel is denser than water, a steel needle should sink in water because of this.
Why do ships made of steel float instead of of sinking since steel is dencer than water?
I's not sink because see water is less dense than the steel so the ship will not sink instead of floating.
Why will a crumpled ball of aluminum sink in water?
Yes
Why does a heavy steel ship float but a small steel ball bearing sink?
A heavy steel ship can float because it is designed in a way that allows it to displace a large volume of water, which creates an upward buoyant force greater than its weight. On the other hand, a small steel ball bearing sinks because it is not able to displace enough water to generate an upward buoyant force greater than its own weight. Therefore, the relative buoyant forces are different, resulting in the ship floating and the ball bearing sinking.
What force makes a golf ball sink in water?
Gravity.
Why does a clay ball sink in water?
relative density and gravity
