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The sinking speed of a sinker through water can vary based on factors such as its weight and shape. On average, a sinker can fall at a rate of about 2-5 feet per second in still water. However, this speed can change depending on the size and design of the sinker.

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Does water affect how fast something falls?

Yes, however, even air affects how fast something falls. The weight of the water is what causes buoyancy (certain materials to float), and and the resistance of water plays a small role - the weight of the water being the larger role - in what causes other materials to fall slower than they would through air. There are actually certain things that are buoyant in the air, like helium. You will notice that if you let all the air out of your lungs, you will fall down through the water at a certain (very slow) speed. That speed is your terminal velocity through water. The terminal velocity of an average sized human through the air is about 55.6 m/s (200 kph or 124 mph). This speed is obviously much higher than the speed at which something falls through water. So water does affect haw fast something falls. "But wait, certain objects appear to fall through the water at the same speed that they fall through the air!" To explain this, water affects how fast something falls - compared to how fast it falls through the air - depending on its density. The object which you're talking about, is actually falling slower through the water, you just can't tell. We see this property in air too, why do you think a pound of feathers falls much slower than a lead weight?


How fast does light move through water?

Light travels through water at a speed of about 225,000 kilometers per second, which is approximately 25% slower than its speed in a vacuum.


How fast do objects travel through water?

The speed at which objects travel through water depends on various factors such as the size and shape of the object, the density of the water, and any external forces acting on the object. Generally, objects move slower in water compared to in air due to the higher density and viscosity of water. Some objects, like fish and boats, can move relatively fast through water, while others, like rocks, may hardly move at all.


How fast can water travel through a pipe?

The speed at which water travels through a pipe depends on factors like the pipe diameter, pressure, and the viscosity of the water. In general, water can travel through a pipe at speeds ranging from a few feet per second to several hundred feet per second.


Does the size of the ball effect how fast it falls?

Everything falls at the same speed. the only variable is drag. For instance a feather & a bowling ball would fall at the same speed in a vacuum, but not through the air.

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Does water affect how fast something falls?

Yes, however, even air affects how fast something falls. The weight of the water is what causes buoyancy (certain materials to float), and and the resistance of water plays a small role - the weight of the water being the larger role - in what causes other materials to fall slower than they would through air. There are actually certain things that are buoyant in the air, like helium. You will notice that if you let all the air out of your lungs, you will fall down through the water at a certain (very slow) speed. That speed is your terminal velocity through water. The terminal velocity of an average sized human through the air is about 55.6 m/s (200 kph or 124 mph). This speed is obviously much higher than the speed at which something falls through water. So water does affect haw fast something falls. "But wait, certain objects appear to fall through the water at the same speed that they fall through the air!" To explain this, water affects how fast something falls - compared to how fast it falls through the air - depending on its density. The object which you're talking about, is actually falling slower through the water, you just can't tell. We see this property in air too, why do you think a pound of feathers falls much slower than a lead weight?


How fast does angel falls fall?

very fast how fast can u fall


How fast travel sound through water?

3400mph


When you twirl a cup 360 degree's why does the water not fall out?

You are right, you can flip a cup very fast and no water will fall out. Depending on how you flip it, that is. Due to centripetal force, the water "wants" to spread away from the axis of rotation. If the axis is the top of the cup, the water is off center and will just be pushed toward the bottom, from which it cannot escape. If the axis is the water, it will probably fall out a little bit, but not all of it. The cup is most likely spinning too fast for it to fall out. Once the water starts to fall, it is caught again. :D


How fast do piranhas move?

yes they do but they acually dont jump they hop out the water and then fall back in


Who fast does sound travel through water?

3,348 mph.


What happens if water droplets fall on the hot lighted bulb which is ON?

If the water droplet is big enough, the glass will shatter from the fast change in temperature.


How fast does water fall Niagara Falls?

I dont know, check a different website or try peeing sidways


What does conductivity in water mean?

it means that the water can transfer electricity through it's molecules very fast


What goes through the water fast?

serisha cause shes so heavy!!


How much PSI does it take to push one gallon of water through a one half inch pipe?

That would also depend on the length of the pipe, and on how fast you want the water to move. If you are in no hurry, even the slightest pressure will be enough to push the water through the pipe.That would also depend on the length of the pipe, and on how fast you want the water to move. If you are in no hurry, even the slightest pressure will be enough to push the water through the pipe.That would also depend on the length of the pipe, and on how fast you want the water to move. If you are in no hurry, even the slightest pressure will be enough to push the water through the pipe.That would also depend on the length of the pipe, and on how fast you want the water to move. If you are in no hurry, even the slightest pressure will be enough to push the water through the pipe.


How fast does sound travel through liquids?

well, I've been told that it travels through water at about 3400mph.