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Which property causes a ball to sink and a boat to float?
Density is the property that causes a ball to sink and a boat to float. If an object is denser than the liquid it is placed in, it will sink, while if the object is less dense than the liquid, it will float.
Does a plasticine ball float on water?
No, plasticine is denser than water, so a plasticine ball will sink in water rather than float.
Will a steel ball float in mercury if it's heated?
No, a steel ball will not float in mercury, even if it is heated. Mercury is much denser than steel, so the steel ball will sink in mercury regardless of its temperature.
What objects that sink will float if their shape is changed?
Objects that sink, such as a metal ball, can float if their shape is changed to increase their volume or decrease their density. By changing the shape to increase the volume, such as flattening the ball into a thin disk, the object can displace more water and float. Alternatively, decreasing the density of the object by adding buoyant materials can also make it float.
Is a ball bearing magnetic will they float or sink?
Ball bearings are typically made of steel, which is not a magnetic material. They will sink in water and not float because their density is higher than that of water. If exposed to a strong magnetic field, ball bearings made of magnetic materials like iron may be attracted to the magnet.
Will a solid ball float or sink?
float
Does half of a tennis ball float?
Yes, half of a tennis ball will float in water because it is less dense than water. The air-filled cavity inside the tennis ball helps it to float.
Whould an aluminum ball sink or float?
Depends on the medium, and whether the ball is solid or not. A solid ball would float on mercury, sink in water. If it were hollow enough (or filled with, say, cork) it would float in water.
Which property causes a ball to sink and a boat to float?
Density is the property that causes a ball to sink and a boat to float. If an object is denser than the liquid it is placed in, it will sink, while if the object is less dense than the liquid, it will float.
Do racquetballs float?
When filled or partly filled with air, tennis balls will float. However, some of the materials in them are heavier than water. If the air is removed, some tennis balls may sink in water, as do rubber tires.
Does a plasticine ball float on water?
No, plasticine is denser than water, so a plasticine ball will sink in water rather than float.
Do clothes float or sink?
it will float as long as it is not fully covered water.
Will a steel ball float in mercury if it's heated?
No, a steel ball will not float in mercury, even if it is heated. Mercury is much denser than steel, so the steel ball will sink in mercury regardless of its temperature.
Why does a ball float and a stone sink?
Something will sink if it is heaver than the same volume of water, so it depends on the density of the ball. Rock is denser than water so stones sink. However, depending on what a ball is made of it may or may not be heavier than the same volume of water. For example a golf ball is denser than water so it sinks, but a ping-pong ball is lighter and will float.
What objects that sink will float if their shape is changed?
Objects that sink, such as a metal ball, can float if their shape is changed to increase their volume or decrease their density. By changing the shape to increase the volume, such as flattening the ball into a thin disk, the object can displace more water and float. Alternatively, decreasing the density of the object by adding buoyant materials can also make it float.
Is a ball bearing magnetic will they float or sink?
Ball bearings are typically made of steel, which is not a magnetic material. They will sink in water and not float because their density is higher than that of water. If exposed to a strong magnetic field, ball bearings made of magnetic materials like iron may be attracted to the magnet.
Does crushed paper ball float or sink in water?
A crushed paper ball will generally float in water due to its low density and air trapped within its fibers. This creates buoyancy, allowing it to remain on the surface of the water.
