1.8 - Floating and Sinking
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Practice Questions
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What happens to an object with a density less than water?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between density and buoyancy.
True or False: An object sinks if its density is less than the fluid's density.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens with a low-density object.
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What determines if an object floats or sinks?
💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between density and buoyancy.
True or False: Objects with a higher density than water will always sink.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of density.
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A cylindrical piece of wood has a mass of 30 grams and a volume of 50 cm³. What will happen if it is placed in water? Calculate its density and determine if it floats or sinks.
💡 Hint: Calculate density first using the formula.
Design a scenario where an object that typically sinks can float by modifying its condition. Explain the logic behind your design.
💡 Hint: Consider manipulating the object's overall density.
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