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because God made them to float

>>>Because clouds are of gaseous molecules, while feathers are not. However, if a bird lost a few feathers whilst up in the air, it would take while for the feather to come down because of drag. Comparable to the time it takes for clouds to precipitate.

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What are the objects float in air?

Objects that float in air are typically those that are less dense than the air around them, such as helium balloons or lightweight objects like feathers. These objects are able to displace enough air to generate an upward force greater than the force of gravity acting on them, allowing them to float.


What objects float in oil?

Objects that are less dense than oil will float in oil. Examples include feathers, certain types of wood, and plastic objects like Styrofoam or plastic wrap. Metal objects and dense materials will sink in oil.


Why does a feather float when a metal sheet of the same size sinks?

Feathers have a low density due to their structure, causing them to be less dense than water and float. In contrast, metals like a sheet of metal have a higher density, so they sink in water. This difference in density is why the two objects behave differently in water.


What are two ways in which density has practical importance?

Two pounds of feathers are heavier than one pond of steel, but the feathers are less dense than the steel so two pounds of feathers have a greater volume than one pound of steel. Density determines weather an object will float or sink. If an object can float on water it has to be less than 1. If the object is more dense than water than it will sink.


Can light things float on water?

If it has enough surface area such as a leaf or bigger yes so long as it lands on the water in such a way it traps a little air under it, note..even concrete can float, many septic tanks are made of concrete and will float in only about a foot of water if you dont remember to fill them with water before it rains