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because they have less mass or volume than the water so there fore, it floats.
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Why do some things flaot while others sink?
things that are more dense sink while things that are less dense float
How much weight can a 55 gallon oil drum surport in the water?
weigh the drum empty then full of water and the difference is what it will float. i think there's about 4 litres to a gallon so it should flaot about 200kg which is about 400 lbs (near enough)
What are some things that can be renewed?
things that can be renewed
Does larger things have smaller volume compared to smaller things?
no larger things can have higher volume
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Three dimensional things are things that have mare than 2 faces.
Why do some things flaot while others sink?
things that are more dense sink while things that are less dense float
Do jellyfish have shelters?
No they dont they flaot around even when they sleep.
What are some of Jupiters's special features?
it can flaot in the sky like no other!
Why do humans flaot in space?
Because there is no gravity to pull you down. It is the same when your inside water.
What makes a bubble flaot?
A bubble contains a gas (such as air or CO2) that is lighter than the liquid around it (such as water); so the weight of the liquid pulls it down, which pushes the gas up..
Why does ice flaot on water?
It floats because its less densest than water
What does B.O.B mean?
In England, Bob means abbreviation of Robert. In Germany, Bob means famous, bright fame. Bob can also mean to move up and down; the flaot bobs on the water
How can hot water flaot on cold water?
hot water has a lower density because since it is hot, all the particles repel from each other. therefore, cold water has a greater density that hot water which results in the floating effect
How much weight can a 55 gallon oil drum surport in the water?
weigh the drum empty then full of water and the difference is what it will float. i think there's about 4 litres to a gallon so it should flaot about 200kg which is about 400 lbs (near enough)
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things that are perpendicular is things that are T
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