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If any object displaces a weight of liquid equal to or greater than its own weight, it will float. If it displaces less weight, it will sink. This is true regardless of the density of the liquid. Stated formally: "Any object, wholly or partly immersed in a fluid, is buoyed up by a force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object." This is known as Archimedes' Principle.
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Will hydrometer float higher in fresh air or salt water and why?
The hydrometer will float higher in salt water because salt water is denser than fresh air. The buoyant force acting on the hydrometer is determined by the density of the fluid it is placed in, so it will float higher in salt water compared to fresh air.
How much does a sink wieghs?
The weight of a sink can vary depending on the material it's made of, but on average a standard kitchen sink can weigh around 20-40 pounds. Stainless steel sinks tend to be lighter, while cast iron sinks can be heavier.
Liquid where rock floats and wood sinks?
The liquid that fits this description is mercury. Mercury is a dense liquid metal that is heavier than most rocks and can cause wood to float on its surface due to its high density compared to the objects it displaces.
Is a measure of whether an object floats or sinks in a gas or liquid?
Yeah, it's all about buoyancy as that’s what decides if something floats or sinks in a liquid or gas. I like to think of it as the push a fluid gives to keep things up. If an object is lighter (or less dense) than the stuff it’s in, it'll float. But if it's heavier, down it goes. It’s kind of cool how that simple idea explains everything from boats staying afloat to balloons rising in the air.
Why does a nail sink?
Cause it is heavier than water. More dense, aka more mass per unit volume.
How does a hydrometer work to measure the specific gravity of liquids?
A hydrometer works by measuring the density of a liquid, which is related to its specific gravity. The hydrometer floats in the liquid, and the depth at which it sinks indicates the density of the liquid. By comparing this to the density of water, the specific gravity of the liquid can be determined.
What heavier object sinks but the lighter object floats but the heavier object can be a thousand times larger than the lighter object?
Not a clue. Please Tell Me The Answer ?? :)
Will hydrometer float higher in fresh air or salt water and why?
The hydrometer will float higher in salt water because salt water is denser than fresh air. The buoyant force acting on the hydrometer is determined by the density of the fluid it is placed in, so it will float higher in salt water compared to fresh air.
Is it right to say an object sinks in a liquid because it is heavier than the liquid?
No. That is informal language, and not entirely correct. The object sinks if it has a greater density than the liquid. Density is the weight (or mass) per unit volume.
Are hydrocarbons heavier than air?
Some are heavier, but some are lighter. For example, methane rises but propane sinks.
Why a hydrometer scale is calibrated downwards?
A hydrometer scale is calibrated downwards to provide a direct reading of specific gravity, which decreases as the density of the liquid increases. This design allows users to easily interpret the measurement; when the hydrometer sinks lower in a denser liquid, the scale indicates a higher specific gravity. Additionally, calibrating downwards enhances visibility and usability, ensuring that the important values are at the top of the scale where they are most easily read.
How is the measurement of density of liquids possible?
A hydrometer is an instrument used to measure the specific gravity (or relative density) of liquids; that is, the ratio of the density of the liquid to the density of water.A hydrometer is usually made of glass and consists of a cylindrical stem and a bulb weighted with mercury or lead shot to make it float upright. The liquid to be tested is poured into a tall container, often a graduated cylinder, and the hydrometer is gently lowered into the liquid until it floats freely. The point at which the surface of the liquid touches the stem of the hydrometer is noted. Hydrometers usually contain a scale inside the stem, so that the specific gravity can be read directly. A variety of scales exist, and are used depending on the context.Hydrometers may be calibrated for different uses, such as a lactometer for measuring the density (creaminess) of milk, a saccharometer for measuring the density of sugar in a liquid, or an alcoholometer for measuring higher levels of alcohol in spirits.
What is the working principle of hydrometer explain with the aid of a diagram?
A hydrometer works on the principle of buoyancy, measuring the density of liquids. It consists of a calibrated glass tube with a weighted bottom that allows it to float upright in a liquid. When placed in a fluid, the hydrometer sinks to a level that corresponds to the fluid's density; the lower the density, the deeper it sinks. A scale on the stem indicates the specific gravity based on the level of immersion. Unfortunately, I cannot provide a diagram directly, but you can visualize a simple tube with a bulb at the bottom, marked with a scale along its length.
What both objects are made of the same material but the heavier object floats but the lighter object sinks?
If the object sinks or floats depends on mass or weight. The object can be made of the same material, but if the weight is not the same (say if it is heavery than water) it will sink.
How much does a sink wieghs?
The weight of a sink can vary depending on the material it's made of, but on average a standard kitchen sink can weigh around 20-40 pounds. Stainless steel sinks tend to be lighter, while cast iron sinks can be heavier.
Is a liquid heavy or light?
Well it can be either light of heavy depending on the amount of liquid and the density of liquid. 1 Litre of water - 1 Kilogram Oil is heavier than water; it sinks to the bottom For more information on liquid density and liquid weight search Google
How is the depth an object sinks in a liquid related to the ration of the density of solid to liquid?
An object sinks if it is more dense than the liquid it displaces. So the deeper it sinks, the more dense it is than the liquid it is submerged in.
