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Why does a toothpick sink?
A toothpick sinks in water because it is denser than water. The material of the toothpick is not air-tight, so water can seep into the wood, increasing its overall density and causing it to sink.
Can a water bottle be balanced on a toothpick?
It would depend on the size, shape, and weight of the water bottle, and whether you mean a glass or plastic container. Also, if you mean a 'hot water bottle', that uses different material and holds more or less weight depending on how full it is.
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.
Why does a toothpick sink?
A toothpick sinks in water because it is denser than water. The material of the toothpick is not air-tight, so water can seep into the wood, increasing its overall density and causing it to sink.
Can a toothpick hold up a water bottle?
No, a toothpick is not strong enough to hold up a water bottle. Water bottles are too heavy for a toothpick to support.
Does a toothpick float?
Toothpicks float, because toothpick is light and small it is also wood. water has a density of 1. For something to float, the density of the object would have to be under 1, and to sink, it must be over 1. If it is exactly 1, then the object will remain suspended in the water.
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
What is more dense a penny or a toothpick?
A penny is more dense than a wooden toothpick. This can be easily tested by placing both in a glass of water.
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.
What water evaporates faster salt water or sink water?
Sink water or water without salt.
Can a water bottle be balanced on a toothpick?
It would depend on the size, shape, and weight of the water bottle, and whether you mean a glass or plastic container. Also, if you mean a 'hot water bottle', that uses different material and holds more or less weight depending on how full it is.
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.
