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When an object is placed in a fluid (like water), it experiences two opposing forces: weight pulling it down and upthrust (also called buoyant force) pushing it up. If the object's weight is less than the upthrust, it will float. This happens because the upthrust force exerted by the fluid is greater than the object's weight, allowing it to stay afloat.

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What is the minimum upthrust force needed to make 1600 newtons float?

The minimum upthrust force needed to make an object float is equal to the weight of the object. In this case, the minimum upthrust force needed to make an object weighing 1600 newtons float is also 1600 newtons.


What is in the salt water why the egg float?

Salt water have a higher density.So it can produce enough upthrust to make the egg float.


What force causes objects to float on water?

The force that causes objects to float on water is buoyancy. Buoyancy is the upward force exerted by a fluid (in this case, water) that opposes the weight of an object placed in the fluid. If the buoyant force is greater than the weight of the object, the object will float.


Does sea salt make things float?

Yes any salt can make things float


How do you make things float?

You can't make things float, things float by it's self's it's density is lower than 1 it can float, if it's density is greater than 1 it can't float.


How can you make things float?

Objects can float when they are less dense than the liquid they are placed in. This creates an upward force called buoyancy that helps keep the object afloat. By adjusting the weight or shape of an object, you can make it float in water or other liquids.


What happens when the forces upthrust and air resistance are applied to objects?

If enough upthrust is added to an object then it will be pushed upwards. If enough air resistance is applied to an object then it will move in the direction which the air resistance is pushing it in. If you are already falling, then you will have air resistance. If it is increased when you open a parachute for instance, then you will slow down.


What forces make things float?

Gravity. When you place something on a liquid, and it is less dense than the liquid, gravity pulling down on the liquid forces the object to float.


What things make you float?

There are many things that make you float such as a bin or large container turned upside down. The best things that make you float are things with air trapped inside them. These things may be large empty water containers from a water dispencer or lots of bubble wrap or even a coat that has air in the lining.


What can you do to make plasticine float?

To make plasticine float, you can shape it into a boat or raft-like structure with a concave base. By redistributing the weight and displacing enough water, the plasticine will float instead of sink.


Does salt make things float better?

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Why does salt water make things float?

salt makes the water denser, so things that are now less dense than the salt water will float