Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Float & Sink Questions #1

Which objects will float and which will sink?
The gold will sink to the bottom, the wood might float, the glass will probably sink, and the rubber might float some where in the middle.

What properties are different between the objects?
Gold is a soft metal, so it is to sink, the wood is what some boats are made of, so it floats, glass is melted sand, and rubber is

Why do some float and why do some sink?
The gold is really heavy to make it sink, the wood is the lightest, glass is a little more heavier than wood, and rubber is just light enough to float at the bottom.

What happens with the water when the objects are put in?
It moves out of the way for the objects, some of it spilling out.

How do you expect the iceberg to float?
Like ice floating in the water.

What happens when the iceberg melts or pieces fall off?
It gets smaller.

What happens if you turn the iceberg into water?
It fills the tub with more water.

How does the iceberg float?
The berg floats the same.

What happens when its shape is changed?
It doesn't have a difference before and after.

How does the water level change when the iceberg melts?
It is a lot higher than before you put the berg in.

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