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It's porous like wood. It's also very light. When it's fairly dry, it will still float but when it gets all wet, it starts to sink. There is no particular reason for why it floats that I know of. I hope this helped!!
^^ paper is less dense than water . but when it gets wet, it becomes more dense . :D does it make sense ?
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If you put marbles in the water what happens?
It either floats or sinks...put the marbles in water to test them!
What can you infer about the density of a material if a sample of it floats in water?
it is less dense.
What is positive effect of water?
-- it makes plants grow -- it keeps you clean -- it cures your thirst -- it cleans your car -- it floats leaves out of the street -- it keeps fish alive -- it floats your boat
How do you find the volume of an object that floats in water?
Push it down, and measure the displaced liquid.
How would you fond the volume of an irregular shaped object that floats?
If possible, fully immerse the object in water, and measure the volume of displaced water.
Does paper floats in water or not?
Yes, paper is less dense than water, so it floats.
Why does an card float in water?
because the card is made of wood like paper and paper floats
Which recycled material floats best?
the answer to your question is paper paper floats best so peace out.
Place a steel pin on a filter paper and put it gently on the surface of china dish. filter paper will absorb water but the pin still floats. why?
Surface tension of the water
Does paper float in water or sink in water?
It floats until it gets too wet and then it sinks. so basicaly, after time it does both.
Do cattail floats on water?
Yes. It floats on water
Will paper float or sink in water?
Dry paper is less dense than water and will float. But paper is absorbent: when in contact with water, it will start to absorb water into its fibers. This increases the density, so eventually it becomes saturated and sinks. Paper boats can be made, where only a small portion of the sheet is touching the water, slowing the absorption rate and allowing it to float much longer.
Can float on water?
Of course. Fresh water floats on salt water, warmer water floats on cooler water, and ice floats on any water.
How does ice floats on water?
It is less dense than water, therefore it floats on water.
What floats and does not float?
A pencil floats, a human no float, a feather floats, paper floats, ice floats, keys do not float, rocks do not float, coins do not, flip flops float. Second answer: I think you meant to ask, 'What floats and then some time later starts to sink. If that is what you meant, the answer is: There are absorbent substances which float when dry, then after absorbing water while they are floating, they increase in density and then sink.
Why kerosene floats on water?
kerosene floats on water because kerosene is less denser than water
Why wood floats on water?
the density of water is higher than the density of wood... & so an iron piece sinks & a ton of wood floats...
