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When the solid has a lower density than the liquid, it will float in it. The density is the mass divided by the volume.
A Bowling ball, while heavy, has a lower density than water, so it will float in water. A pebble, while light, has a higher density than water, so it will sink.
In general, the buoyant force is equal to the weight of the displaced fluid (Archimedes Law). This means that the upward force on a bowling ball in water is equal to the weight of the same volume of water. Since a bowling-ball sized amount of water weighs more than a bowling ball, the upward force is greater than the weight of the bowling ball, and the submerged bowling ball will have a net force in the upward direction.
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What solid substance will float easily in its liquid form?
Wax.
Does a lump of iron float?
Solid iron will float in liquid Mercury. In most liquids it will sink.
Does ice float or sink?
ice cubes, iceburgs. do they float or sink and that might answer your question
What solid can be in a liquid?
Any solid can be placed in a liquid. If the solid is less dense then it will float. If it is not soluble and its melting temperature is higher than the temperature of the liquid it will remain solid and not become part of a mixture. any solid can be converted into liquid except those which becomes sublimed.
Why does one liquid float on one another?
The liquid which is less dense will float on top of the liquid which is more dense. Density affects the liquid's level.
If you place a solid in a liquid will ether sink?
That depends on the relative densities of the solid and the liquid. If the solid is denser than the liquid, the solid will sink. If the liquid is denser, the solid will float.
What happens if density of a solid substance is more than liquid it is placed?
The solid cannot float in this liquid.
Can iron float in any liquid?
Solid iron will float in liquid mercury. In most liquids it will sink.
Why does a dense object float in the Dead Sea?
An object float in a liquid only when the density of the solid is lower than the density of the liquid.
Is it impossible for a solid to float on a liquid?
no ice floats on water
What solid substance will float easily in its liquid form?
Wax.
Does a lump of iron float?
Solid iron will float in liquid Mercury. In most liquids it will sink.
How do you know whether something will float or sink?
It depends on the density of the solid, liquid, or gas. If the density is lower than water it will float. (Water's density is about 1). Also, if the volume of the solid, liquid, or gas is bigger than the mass then it will also float. It will sink if the solid, liquid, or gas's density is higher than water's density. :)
Why is an ice cube able to float on liquid ice?
it's a solid
Can any kind of metal float?
Yes, provided you have the metal in a solid form which can be shaped so it will float, and a substance which it is liquid enough to float in at that temperature.
What happens if density of a solid substance is more than liquid?
It sinks in the liquid. A steel bolt has a density greater that that of water. Drop it in water, it sinks.
Would a ride of solid silver sink or float in liquid silver?
sink
