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The same as when it is in air, unless the object interacts with either water or air, or both (in different ways).
Density is dependant on the object's mass and volume and has nothing to do with the medium in which it is sitting, unless that medium interacts with it in some way.
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∙ 9y ago
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoProvided that the object does not
- dissolve in water (to form a mixture),
- chemically react with water (as sodium does),
- absorb water (as a sponge does), or
- get compressed by water pressure,
its density will be the same as its density anywhere.
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How do you know an object has a density greater than water?
If an object placed in water sinks - then it has a density greater than water.
What happens to an object in water if its density is less than that of water?
it will float
What density does an object have to have to sink in water?
A density greater than that of water (which varies with temperature).
How do you convert cc into g?
you need the density of the object in g/ml. Then you multiply the cc by the density and you get mass in g. If it is water, it is 1
What does volume and mass have to do with flotationn?
The density of an object is its mass divided by its volume. If that is less than the density of water, it will float; if greater it will sink
How are mass and volume related to the sinking and floating of an object?
An object will float - on water for example - if its density is less than the density of water. Density = mass / volume.An object will float - on water for example - if its density is less than the density of water. Density = mass / volume.An object will float - on water for example - if its density is less than the density of water. Density = mass / volume.An object will float - on water for example - if its density is less than the density of water. Density = mass / volume.
Is it true that when the weight of an object is less than the density of water that object the object will float?
The weight does not determine if an object will float in water. If an object has a DENSITY that is more than the density of water then it will sink, if it's density is less than the density of water it will float.
When you compare the density of water or air with another object how can you tell which has the lower or higher density?
-- If the object floats in water, then its density is less than the density of water. -- If the object sinks in water, then its density is more than the density of water. -- If the object floats in air, then its density is less than the density of air. -- If the object sinks in air, then its density is less than the density of air.
What happens if an object of higher density is placed in water?
Higher than what ?? If the object's density is higher than the density of water, then the object sinks in the water.
How do things sink and float?
it depends on the density of the object and the density of the liquid that it's in. if the density of the object is greater than the density of the liquid, then the object will sink. if the density of the object is lesser than the density of the liquid, the object will float.
A small object is able to remain suspended when dropped into a container of water. What does this tell you about the object's density in relation to the density of water?
It means that the object has an equal density to the water.
Why does some things float on water while others dont?
Some objects will float on water as the density of the object is less than that of water. Conversely, if an object is more dense than the density of water, then it will sink.
If an object sinks when being placed in water its density is?
To sink, the object's density must be greater than the density of water.To sink, the object's density must be greater than the density of water.To sink, the object's density must be greater than the density of water.To sink, the object's density must be greater than the density of water.
How do you know an object has a density greater than water?
If an object placed in water sinks - then it has a density greater than water.
What is the ratio of an object's density to the density of water is called the object's?
specific gravity
Why does an object float or sink when placed on the surface of water?
An object floats in water if the object's density is less than water's...Conversely, an object will sink if it's density is greater than that of water.
What determines wether an object will float in water?
An object will float in water if the object's density is less than the density of water. Relative density is the ratio of one object density with respect to the density of another object. Relative density of any object with respect to water is also known as specific gravity. Objects with a specific gravity less than one will float those with a specific gravity greater than one will not.
