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How does an object with less density float in a liquid?
An object with less density floats in a liquid because it is lighter than the liquid it displaces, causing it to be buoyant and float on the surface.
What two opposing forces are acting on an object as it floats in liquid?
The two opposing forces are buoyancy, which pushes the object up, and gravity, which pulls the object down. When these forces are equal, the object will float at a constant depth in the liquid.
Is a measure of whether an object floats or sinks in a gas or liquid?
Buoyancy is a measure of whether an object floats or sinks in a gas or liquid. It depends on the density of the object compared to the density of the fluid it is placed in. Objects that are less dense than the fluid they are in will float, while objects that are denser will sink.
Does the depth of a liquid effect if an object sinks?
Yes, the density and volume of the liquid play a role in whether an object sinks or floats, not necessarily the depth of the liquid. If an object is denser than the liquid it is in, it will sink; if it is less dense, it will float. The depth of the liquid only adds pressure to objects submerged within it.
If an object floats the volume of the displaced water?
The volume of the water displaced by an object floating in a liquid is equal to the volume of the portion of the object that is submerged in the liquid. This is known as Archimedes' principle, which states that the buoyant force on an object is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object.
What does it mean when an object has less density then the liquid it is in?
it means the liquid is heavier. It floats in the liquid.
How does an object float?
An object floats when the objects density is LESS than the liquid your using.
What phenomenon did Archimedes explain.?
Archimedes discovered that when an object floats in a liquid, it will displace a volume of that liquid which is equal in weight to the object.
What happens to an object when it is placed in a more dense liquid or gas?
it floats
How does an object with less density float in a liquid?
An object with less density floats in a liquid because it is lighter than the liquid it displaces, causing it to be buoyant and float on the surface.
How does an object's density determines whether it floats or sinks?
An object will float if it is less dense than the liquid it is placed in. An object will sink if it is more dense than the liquid it is placed in.
How does an object's density determine whether it floats or sinks?
An object will float if it is less dense than the liquid it is placed in. An object will sink if it is more dense than the liquid it is placed in.
What is an experiment you can do to test buoyancy?
Place the object to be tested in the liquid you are interested in and see if it floats or not.
How do you find the volume of an object that floats in water?
Push it down, and measure the displaced liquid.
Where does the ability of an object to float or submerge in water depends on?
ability of an object to float or submerge depends upon the density of the object and on the density of the liquid in which it is submerged if the density of an object is greater than the density of the liquid then the object submerges in the liquid and when its density is less than the density of liquid then it floats on the liquid as in submarines when it takes water in its hollow tank its density increases and it submerges and when it pushes out water from its hollow tanks its density decreases and ot floats on water
Why is the reason an object floats in water?
If the volume of liquid the object displaces weighs more than the object, the object will float. The principle is buoyancy or specific gravity.
How do you find the volume of an irregular object which floats?
If you push it down, you can measure the volume of the displaced liquid.
