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Name three things that sink and why they sink?
Rocks sink because they are denser than water, causing them to displace less water and therefore sink. Metal objects sink due to their high density, which makes them heavier than water and causes them to sink. Sunken ships sink because they take on water, increasing their overall weight and causing them to sink below the water's surface.
Does anorthite float or sink?
Anorthite has a specific gravity greater than 3, which means it is denser than water and will sink in it.
Do marbles sink or float?
Marbles are denser than water, so they will sink when placed in water.
Why is a sink called a sink?
Probably because it draws/absorbs the heat making the heat "sink" into it
Why do I sink in the pool?
When you sink in the pool, it is because your body is denser than the water. This causes you to displace water and sink below the surface.
When and where did birkenhead drill sink?
on 25th of february near cape town in south africa
When and where did the birkenhead sink?
The Birkenhead sank on 25th February 1851 and about 64 kilometers away from Cape Town in South Africa.
Who was the writer of The Birkenhead Drill?
Douglas W. Phillips is the author of The Birkenhead Drill, the account of the HMS Birkenhead that sank after striking a ledge in 1852 on its way to South Africa. She took 20 minutes to sink, and the heroic decision of the hundreds of men aboard to save the women and children became the reason for this practice today on floundering vessels.
What is the population of Birkenhead?
Birkenhead's population is 83,729.
Was Birkenhead once the capital of Wales?
No, Birkenhead has never been the capital of Wales. In fact, Birkenhead is not even in Wales.
When was Birkenhead Park created?
Birkenhead Park was created in 1847.
When was Birkenhead School created?
Birkenhead School was created in 1860.
When did Birkenhead Railway end?
Birkenhead Railway ended in 1860.
When was Birkenhead Railway created?
Birkenhead Railway was created in 1859.
When did John Birkenhead die?
John Birkenhead died in 1679.
When was John Birkenhead born?
John Birkenhead was born in 1616.
When was Birkenhead United created?
Birkenhead United was created in 1963.
