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What has greater density a grape or a paper clip?
Interesting question. Put the grape in water and I believe you will see it floats. It is lighter than water. Now, put a paper clip in water and you will see it sinks. So the paper clip must have a density greater than water. It has a higher density. The weight of the object does not matter. Density is weight divided by volume. You may also be wondering why some fruits float and others sink in water. Fruits contain water and sugar. This alone would make them slightly heavier than fresh tap water. However, in the skin of fruit, there are openings that contain air. Even a little air can compensate for the extra weight of the sugar. There is a second way to answer your question, you can look up the densities of aluminum (what a paper clip is made of) and water (which is approximately the density of the grape). Just enter aluminum and density into Google, and you will find the density of aluminum much higher than water (density ~ 1 gm/cc).
How do you find out what the angle is on a corner base sink cabinet if you are replacing the bottom shelf that has rotted out from water?
fold a piece of paper to fit within the angle. remove the paper and overlay on a protractor and read the angle. cem fold a piece of paper to fit within the angle. remove the paper and overlay on a protractor and read the angle. better yet, use the paper form to trace out and build the replacement shelf! cem
Which sink in wate regular or irregular?
irregular objects will sink due to uneven sides on the will not sink
Why do objects sink?
objects sink because they are to heavy.
Why the objects sink?
Objects sink when the density of the object is more than that of the water.
Would a paper clip sink or float?
A paper clip is denser than water, so it would sink if placed in water.
Will a paper clip float in mineral oil?
No, a paper clip will not float in mineral oil because mineral oil has a higher density than a paper clip. The paper clip will sink in mineral oil.
Could a thumbtack float or sink?
A thumbtack is typically denser than water so it would sink if placed in water. However, if the surface tension of the water is strong enough, a thumbtack might be able to "float" on the surface, supported by the surface tension.
Why does a thumbtack sink inwater?
Huh, can't you float a thumbtack in water? If it sinks, it means that the amount of water displaced weighs less than the tack.
Will a paper clip sink or float?
A paper clip would float not sink. The only stuff that would sink would be the heavy stuff like a TV. thanks 4 the answer bro well the scientific way would be if the density of the object is greater than 1g/ml it will sink, if it less than 1g/ml it will float.
What can you say about the density of a paper clip versus the density water?
The density of a paper clip is greater than the density of water. This means that a paper clip will sink in water as it is more dense than water.
What is the problems of make a paper clip float?
Making a paper clip float can be challenging due to its density compared to water. Paper clips are denser than water, causing them to sink when submerged. To make a paper clip float, you would need to displace enough water to counteract the weight of the paper clip, which may require creative solutions or additional materials.
Is a paper clip less dense than water?
Yes, a paper clip is more dense than water. The density of water is 1 g/cm³, while the density of a paper clip is higher than 1 g/cm³. This means that a paper clip would sink in water due to its higher density.
Will a paper clip float in water?
No, it isn't hollow/light enough... Improving answer: But sometimes things don't actually "float" on the water when they are really held up by surface tesion. I have heard that you can make paper clips or pins "float" on the surface of calm water.
Why paper clips sink when added soap?
Soap reduces the surface tension of the water, making it easier for the water to overcome the buoyancy force of the paper clip, causing it to sink. This is because the soap molecules disrupt the cohesive forces between water molecules, allowing the water to spread out more easily and envelop the paper clip.
Does a paper clip sink or float?
It depends on the material with which the clip is made. If is made up of plastic it would float and if it is made up of metal then it would sink. Also the way in which we place the clip would decide whether it would float or sink. If we place even a metallic clip on the surface of water without disturbing the surface then it would float. It is due to the surface tension property of the liquid.
A paper will sink or float?
A paper clip would float not sink. The only stuff that would sink would be the heavy stuff like a TV. thanks 4 the answer bro well the scientific way would be if the density of the object is greater than 1g/ml it will sink, if it less than 1g/ml it will float.
