A student conducts an experiment with objects of different densities in water. Which of the following objects would most likely float?
A) A metal keyAn object with a density of 0.8 g/cm³ is placed in water (density 1.0 g/cm³). What will happen to the object?
A) It will sink rapidlyWhich factor is MOST important in determining whether an object will float or sink in water?
A) The color of the objectA scientist observes that a small steel needle sinks in water while a large steel ship floats. What explains this difference?
A) The ship has a special coatingWhen an object floats in water, the buoyant force acting on it is equal to:
A) The object's massIn an experiment, three balls of equal size but different materials are placed in water:
- Ball A: density = 0.5 g/cm³
- Ball B: density = 1.0 g/cm³
- Ball C: density = 1.5 g/cm³
Which ball will be completely submerged but not sink to the bottom?
What happens to the buoyant force on a floating object when more weight is added to it?
A) The buoyant force decreasesA submarine can float, sink, or remain at a constant depth in water. How does it control its buoyancy?
A) By changing its engine powerWhich of the following statements about floating and sinking is CORRECT?
A) All heavy objects sink in waterIn a saltwater experiment, an object that sinks in freshwater begins to float when salt is added to the water. Why does this happen?
A) The object becomes lighter