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Wood has a lower density than water, and thus the upward buoyant force provided by the water is equal to the weight of the wood submerged.
The density of wood less than water, all things are less than water density can float on the water
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Why does a piece of wood float in water?
Because the piece of wood is less dense than the water
What is the weight of the water if one-third of the weight of the wood is above the water?
the weight of the water will be more because the wood if floting on top if the water
Does a piece of wood float or sink into water?
The piece of wood floats in water because its specific gravity is less than water.
Why wood floats in water?
Wood mostly floats in water because it has a lower density than water. it is NOT lighter than water, it is LESS DENSE. water has a density of 1.0 g/cm cubed. that means wood usually has a density of .99 or less. But, not all wood floats, keep that in mind
Will apiece of wood coated with gum sink or float in water?
why wood coated from gum sink float on water
What are three things that float in water?
Wood and plastic such as Gatorade bottles
Do they only swim in the water?
yes sharks swim in the water
Do goldfish swim in water?
What else would you expect them to swim in? Of course Goldfish swim in water.
How do you swim under water in spore hero?
you can only swim above water
Do ducks have to have water to swim in?
Some domesticated ducks only need water to preen in, not to swim in , but yes; wild ducks do need water to swim in.
Do clockwork toys swim?
no they don't swim in water
Do rattlesnakes swim above or below water?
above the water
Can Siberian tigers swim in water?
All tigers like water, and swim well.
What is a beavers daily activity?
Chuck wood, swim, fish, and sleep.
Do the amphibians like to swim?
Yes they like to swim water is their habitat they have to swim to survive.
Can snakes swim in sand?
You can only swim in water, not in sand. No animal can swim in sand.
Can any snake swim?
Well, not swim but a snake that can sort of swim is the water snake.
