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Compare the density of the object in question to the density of water. If its density is less than water, it will float. For example, oak floats because its density is 0.7 g/cm³ and the density of water is 1 g/cm.
If the density of an object is greater than water, it will sink.
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If you dropped a cork in a container of water would it sink or float how do you know?
A cork would float in water because it is less dense than water. This means that the cork displaces an amount of water equal to its weight, causing it to float on the surface of the water.
How do you determine if something will sink or float in water?
To determine if an object will sink or float in water, you compare the density of the object to the density of water. If the object is denser than water, it will sink. If the object is less dense than water, it will float. The principle of buoyancy, which states that an object will float if it displaces an amount of water equal to its weight, also plays a role in determining whether something will sink or float.
Would a piece of wood that's mass is 89 grams float?
If it is made of wood, it is very likely that it will float. The mass alone (89g) is not enough information to determine if something will float. You will also need to know the volume. Divide the mass (in grammes) by the volume in (cubic centimetres) to give you a value of grammes/cc Water has a density of 1g/cc. If the wood has a value less than this then it will float in water.
What makes objects float on water?
If an object is less dense than water, it floats. I don't know exactly why having less density than something else makes something float, but I believe it has to do with the weight of the particles. The lightest ones rise to the top, while the heaviest ones drop to the bottom. This can be seen when you add oil to water.
Would an object float if the density is 350 g and a volume is 95 cm squared?
To determine if an object will float, compare its density to the density of the fluid it will be placed in (usually water). An object with a density greater than that of water (1 g/cm^3) will sink, while an object with a density less than water will float. In this case, with a density of 350 g and a volume of 95 cm^3, you would need to know the density of the fluid (e.g., water) to determine if it would float or sink.
If you dropped a cork in a container of water would it sink or float how do you know?
A cork would float in water because it is less dense than water. This means that the cork displaces an amount of water equal to its weight, causing it to float on the surface of the water.
How do you determine if something will sink or float in water?
To determine if an object will sink or float in water, you compare the density of the object to the density of water. If the object is denser than water, it will sink. If the object is less dense than water, it will float. The principle of buoyancy, which states that an object will float if it displaces an amount of water equal to its weight, also plays a role in determining whether something will sink or float.
Would a rubber stopper float in water?
i don't know... That's why I'm asking you. soo.. Does a rubber stopper float in water?
How would you know if a liquid was denser than water?
because when you add it to water, it will go to the bottom of the container and the water will float above it
Does gold float on water?
not that i know
What is the scooter for the ocean?
The scooter of the ocean is something called a jet-ski, you know, those motor objects that float on the water?
Would a piece of wood that's mass is 89 grams float?
If it is made of wood, it is very likely that it will float. The mass alone (89g) is not enough information to determine if something will float. You will also need to know the volume. Divide the mass (in grammes) by the volume in (cubic centimetres) to give you a value of grammes/cc Water has a density of 1g/cc. If the wood has a value less than this then it will float in water.
Would any of the above float in water?
sorry to tell u i dont know so i dont care
Why is density needed to know whether a substance will float or sink in water?
It's actually pretty easy. If the density of the substance is higher than the density of water, the object will sink. If the density of the substance is lower than the density of water, the object will float. Be aware though that various substances may have dissolved into the water, thus changing its density. For example, seawater has a different density than fresh water.
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. :)
How do you know a product will float in water?
If the specific gravity is less than 1, the product will float in water. [SSD1, M4 exam]
How do you know if product will float in water?
If the specific gravity is less than 1, the product will float in water. [SSD1, M4 exam]
