Which property of an object primarily determines whether it will float or sink in water?
A) Its colorA student places a steel nail and a wooden block of the same mass into a container of water. The nail sinks while the block floats. What is the main reason for this observation?
A) The nail is heavier than the blockAn object with a density of \( 0.8 \, \text{g/cm}^3 \) is placed in water (\( \rho = 1.0 \, \text{g/cm}^3 \)). What will happen to the object?
A) It will sink to the bottomWhich of the following materials would most likely float in freshwater?
A) A gold ring (\( \rho = 19.3 \, \text{g/cm}^3 \))Two objects have the same volume but different masses. When placed in water, Object A sinks while Object B floats. What can be concluded about their densities?
A) Object A has lower density than Object BA submarine can control whether it floats or sinks by adjusting its overall density. How does it achieve this?
A) Changing the material of its hullSaltwater is denser than freshwater. How would an object that floats in saltwater behave in freshwater?
A) It would float at the same levelAn ice cube floats in a glass of water. What percentage of the ice cube is typically above the water surface?
A) 0% (completely submerged)During a science experiment, a student observes that a small steel needle can be made to float on water if placed carefully, even though steel is denser than water. What phenomenon explains this observation?
A) Surface tensionA ship made of steel can float in water despite steel being denser than water because:
A) The ship's shape allows it to displace enough water to create buoyant force