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Why does a coin sink in water while a piece of Styrofoam of a similar size and shape floats?
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∙ 13y ago
Coins are denser than water. Styrofoam is less dense than water.
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Similar.
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Because a coin is more dense than water, while styrofoam is not.
Why does a coin sink in water while a piece of styrofoam of a similar size and shape float?
The coin has a greater density than water. Styrofoam has less density than water. It's as simple as that.
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I have never heard that idea. It must be unique. I would say take a large piece of styrofoam and cut it into the shape you want, but they do sell gelled wigs that work well too.
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A Styrofoam hippo
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What floats higher in water an apple or a pepper?
A pepper floats higher than an apple because of its shape and lighter weight.
Is styrofoam used too manufacture key rings?
It's probably not the best use for styrofoam because it wouldn't be too strong in the shape of a keyring. It has better uses when it is in big blocks.
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Use Styrofoam then use spray paint.Use scissors to shape it in any form!
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This word means like when something has a shape and sinks or floats.
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