Floating and Sinking

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An object will sink in water if it...

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is more dense than water.

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Buoyancy is the ability to

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Float.

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Positive buoyancy (stronger than object's weight) means an object will

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float.

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Neutral buoyancy (weight and buoyancy are equal) is observed when an object...

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does neither (stays suspended in the middle).

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Buoyant force acts in the ________________ of gravity, making things feel lighter

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opposite direction.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume.

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What happens to an object with a density less than water?

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It will float.

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What happens to an object with a density greater than water?

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It will sink.

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What is the principle of buoyancy?

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An object will float if the buoyant force is greater than or equal to its weight.

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What is an example of positive buoyancy?

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A beach ball floating on water.