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If any object displaces a weight of liquid equal to or greater than its own weight, it will float. If it displaces less weight, it will sink. This is true regardless of the density of the liquid. Stated formally: "Any object, wholly or partly immersed in a fluid, is buoyed up by a force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object." This is known as Archimedes' Principle.
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Will hydrometer float higher in fresh air or salt water and why?
The hydrometer will float higher in salt water because salt water is denser than fresh air. The buoyant force acting on the hydrometer is determined by the density of the fluid it is placed in, so it will float higher in salt water compared to fresh air.
How much does a sink wieghs?
The weight of a sink can vary depending on the material it's made of, but on average a standard kitchen sink can weigh around 20-40 pounds. Stainless steel sinks tend to be lighter, while cast iron sinks can be heavier.
Liquid where rock floats and wood sinks?
The liquid that fits this description is mercury. Mercury is a dense liquid metal that is heavier than most rocks and can cause wood to float on its surface due to its high density compared to the objects it displaces.
When panning for gold why does the pan involve lots of wiggling?
Wiggling the pan helps separate the heavier gold particles from the lighter sediment. The motion creates a "wave" effect that allows the gold to settle at the bottom of the pan while the lighter material is washed away.
Why does a nail sink?
Cause it is heavier than water. More dense, aka more mass per unit volume.
How does a hydrometer work to measure the specific gravity of liquids?
A hydrometer works by measuring the density of a liquid, which is related to its specific gravity. The hydrometer floats in the liquid, and the depth at which it sinks indicates the density of the liquid. By comparing this to the density of water, the specific gravity of the liquid can be determined.
What heavier object sinks but the lighter object floats but the heavier object can be a thousand times larger than the lighter object?
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Will hydrometer float higher in fresh air or salt water and why?
The hydrometer will float higher in salt water because salt water is denser than fresh air. The buoyant force acting on the hydrometer is determined by the density of the fluid it is placed in, so it will float higher in salt water compared to fresh air.
Is it right to say an object sinks in a liquid because it is heavier than the liquid?
No. That is informal language, and not entirely correct. The object sinks if it has a greater density than the liquid. Density is the weight (or mass) per unit volume.
Are hydrocarbons heavier than air?
Some are heavier, but some are lighter. For example, methane rises but propane sinks.
How is the measurement of density of liquids possible?
A hydrometer is an instrument used to measure the specific gravity (or relative density) of liquids; that is, the ratio of the density of the liquid to the density of water.A hydrometer is usually made of glass and consists of a cylindrical stem and a bulb weighted with mercury or lead shot to make it float upright. The liquid to be tested is poured into a tall container, often a graduated cylinder, and the hydrometer is gently lowered into the liquid until it floats freely. The point at which the surface of the liquid touches the stem of the hydrometer is noted. Hydrometers usually contain a scale inside the stem, so that the specific gravity can be read directly. A variety of scales exist, and are used depending on the context.Hydrometers may be calibrated for different uses, such as a lactometer for measuring the density (creaminess) of milk, a saccharometer for measuring the density of sugar in a liquid, or an alcoholometer for measuring higher levels of alcohol in spirits.
What both objects are made of the same material but the heavier object floats but the lighter object sinks?
If the object sinks or floats depends on mass or weight. The object can be made of the same material, but if the weight is not the same (say if it is heavery than water) it will sink.
How much does a sink wieghs?
The weight of a sink can vary depending on the material it's made of, but on average a standard kitchen sink can weigh around 20-40 pounds. Stainless steel sinks tend to be lighter, while cast iron sinks can be heavier.
Is a liquid heavy or light?
Well it can be either light of heavy depending on the amount of liquid and the density of liquid. 1 Litre of water - 1 Kilogram Oil is heavier than water; it sinks to the bottom For more information on liquid density and liquid weight search Google
How is the depth an object sinks in a liquid related to the ration of the density of solid to liquid?
An object sinks if it is more dense than the liquid it displaces. So the deeper it sinks, the more dense it is than the liquid it is submerged in.
Describe the working of lactometer and hydrometer with the diagram?
A lactometer is used to measure the density of milk by floating in it and giving a reading based on how deep it sinks. A hydrometer measures the specific gravity of liquids by floating in them and reading the scale to determine the density of the liquid relative to water. Both instruments rely on the principle of buoyancy to provide measurements. Unfortunately, I am unable to provide diagrams in this text-based format.
When you add sand to water why does the sand settle at the bottom of the water?
Sand is heavier then water (denser) so it sinks. If you add oil to water, oil is less dense (lighter) than water so it floats.
