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Why does a log of wood sink in water?
A log of wood sinks in water because wood is more dense than water. The density of an object determines whether it sinks or floats in a liquid. Since the density of wood is greater than that of water, the log sinks.
Why does a large log of wood float on water but a steel needle sinks?
A large log of wood floats on water because its density is less than that of water, allowing it to displace enough water to overcome gravity and float. In contrast, a steel needle sinks because its density is greater than that of water, causing it to displace less water than its own weight and sink.
Do marbles sink or float?
Marbles are denser than water, so they will sink when placed in water.
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 flint sink in water or float in water. Explain why so?
Flint typically sinks in water because it is denser than water. The density of flint is greater than the density of water, causing it to sink when placed in water.
What happends to a log if the density of water is decreased?
A log? As in a log that came from a tree, right? If the density of water was decreased enough, such that it is now lower than a log's density, then the log would no longer float, but sink.
Why a large log of wood float on water but a steel needle sink?
The water extracted by the wood log while floating is of equal weight of the wood or more. For this reason, the log of wood floats while a steel needle sinks.
Are objects that sink are more dense than water?
Yes, the weight of the object doesn't matter as much as the density. For example, a pebble will sink in water because it is very dense, yet a log won't because it's not as dense as water.
Why does a log of wood sink in water?
A log of wood sinks in water because wood is more dense than water. The density of an object determines whether it sinks or floats in a liquid. Since the density of wood is greater than that of water, the log sinks.
Which will sink water or maple syrup?
Maple syrup will sink but water is unable to sink because it is water.
Why do you sink in water?
the water sink is not solid and liquid
Will arsenic float or sink in pure water?
Arsenic is denser than water, so it will sink in pure water.
Will silicon sink or float in water?
Silicon will sink in water because it has a higher density than water.
Why does a large log of wood float on water but a steel needle sinks?
A large log of wood floats on water because its density is less than that of water, allowing it to displace enough water to overcome gravity and float. In contrast, a steel needle sinks because its density is greater than that of water, causing it to displace less water than its own weight and sink.
What water evaporates faster salt water or sink water?
Sink water or water without salt.
Do marbles sink or float?
Marbles are denser than water, so they will sink when placed in water.
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.
