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An object with an overall density of less than 1 gram per cubic centimetre will float in water if it is designed to displace its own weight in water (Archimedes's Law). This means shaping the object until the volume it occupies is at least the same as an equivalent volume of water. This is the reason why ships built of steel, which has a density greater than water, float.
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How do you know the density of an object if it floats on water?
If an object floats on water, it means its density is less than that of water. You can calculate the density of the object by comparing its weight to its volume, using the formula density = mass/volume. The density of water is about 1 g/cm^3, so if the object floats on water, its density will be less than 1 g/cm^3.
Can the water displacement method be used to calculate the density of an object that floats in the water such as a cork?
Yes, the water displacement method can be used to calculate the density of an object that floats in water. To do this, you would need to measure the volume of the water displaced by the object when it is submerged, and then divide the object's mass by this volume to find its density.
If an object floats in water what can you tell about its density?
You can tell that it is less dense than water which has a density of 1 cc
Is floats or sinks in water a physical property?
Yes it is because mass and density are physical properties and density is how you can tell if it is going to sink or float. to find out density, you divide the mass by the volume of an object.
If an object floats in water what can you conclude about its density relative to water?
In general the density of the floating object has to be less than that of water. BUt it is not always necessary to be so. Even dense material could be shaped in such a way it could float on water. The main thing is that the weight of the displaced water has to be more than that of the floating object. This is Archimedes principle.
When you compare the density of water or air with another object how can you tell which has the lower or higher density?
-- If the object floats in water, then its density is less than the density of water. -- If the object sinks in water, then its density is more than the density of water. -- If the object floats in air, then its density is less than the density of air. -- If the object sinks in air, then its density is less than the density of air.
How do you know the density of an object if it floats on water?
If an object floats on water, it means its density is less than that of water. You can calculate the density of the object by comparing its weight to its volume, using the formula density = mass/volume. The density of water is about 1 g/cm^3, so if the object floats on water, its density will be less than 1 g/cm^3.
An object that floats on the surface of water?
the amount of density
What will happen to an object placed in water if the object's density is less than the density of water?
We both know it floats
WHAT happens to a solid object with a density that is less than the density of water when it is placed in water?
It floats
Can the water displacement method be used to calculate the density of an object that floats in the water such as a cork?
Yes, the water displacement method can be used to calculate the density of an object that floats in water. To do this, you would need to measure the volume of the water displaced by the object when it is submerged, and then divide the object's mass by this volume to find its density.
Why does an object float or sink when placed on the surface of water?
An object floats in water if the object's density is less than water's...Conversely, an object will sink if it's density is greater than that of water.
Where does the ability of an object to float or submerge in water depends on?
ability of an object to float or submerge depends upon the density of the object and on the density of the liquid in which it is submerged if the density of an object is greater than the density of the liquid then the object submerges in the liquid and when its density is less than the density of liquid then it floats on the liquid as in submarines when it takes water in its hollow tank its density increases and it submerges and when it pushes out water from its hollow tanks its density decreases and ot floats on water
What is the density of an object that floats in H2O?
Water has a density of exactly 1. Anything below 1 will floatin water.
If an object floats in water what can you tell about its density?
You can tell that it is less dense than water which has a density of 1 cc
What happends to a solid object with a density that is less than water when it is placed in water?
it floats
What is density in everyday terms?
Density is how well an object would float when put into water. Water has a density of 1, so if the object floats, it's density is less then 1. If the object sinks, then it's density is greater then 1.
