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Well it depends on the density of the object and the density of the liquid that it is placed in. The object produces a buoyant force that lifts it to the surface of the liquid.
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Round object with flat circular end?
A round object with flat, circular ends is a cylinder. It is shaped like a can of vegetables.
Does mass alone determine wheter an object will float or sink?
No. The key to whether an object floats or sinks is the average density, i.e., mass divided by volume. Also, whether an object will float or not also strictly depends on the surface volume. A piece of tin foil shaped into a boat will float and the same mass of tin foil shaped into a crumpled up ball will not float.
How can a heavy object float in waer?
A heavy object can float in water if it is shaped in a way that displaces more water than its own weight. This creates an upward buoyant force that counteracts the object's weight, allowing it to stay afloat. This principle is known as Archimedes' principle.
When an object float what does the object have?
when a object float it has density
Can you use Volume displacement method for objects that float?
Yes, the volume displacement method can be used for objects that float. This method calculates the volume of an irregular shaped object by measuring the water displaced when the object is submerged. The difference in water levels before and after submerging the object is used to find the volume of the object.
What is the density on fluid of an object sinking?
The density of the fluid affects whether an object will sink or float. An object will sink in a fluid if its density is greater than the density of the fluid. If the object's density is less than the fluid's density, it will float.
Why would the heavier object float?
An object can float even if it is heavier than water if it is shaped in a way that allows it to displace enough water to generate an upward buoyant force equal to or greater than its weight. This is known as buoyancy and is determined by the object's density and the density of the fluid it is placed in.
Is it true that object with large mass float?
Yes. If the object is in a lower gravitational pull, like the object is in the moon then it can float. But if it the object is in the Earth ,then the object will not float, also in water. But boats and ships are different cos it has a property or structure that make them float.
Would a flat object sink less than a pointy object?
A flat object will sink less than a pointy object if they have similar densities because the flat object will displace more water and create more buoyant force. The pointy object may pierce the water surface more easily due to its smaller surface area, allowing it to sink more easily.
What factors determine how heavy an object can be and still float?
The weight (or mass) of an object and the density of the liquid it is placed in are important factors in determining if an object will float. For an object to float, its weight must be less than the weight of the liquid it displaces. This is known as Archimedes' principle. Objects with lower density than the liquid they are placed in will float.
If an object floats in oil then does it float in water?
Not necessarily. An object's ability to float in a liquid depends on the density of the object compared to the density of the liquid. Even though an object may float in oil, it may not float in water if the object is more dense than water.
What will happen to an object placed in a tub of water if it has a density greater than 1.0 g?
It is likely to sink. However, it may float if it is shaped like a boat.
