Density Sink or Float Test 5th Grade

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Anything that takes up space is

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mass

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Objects that are less dense than water will

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float

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Why do some things float on water?

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because it is less dense.

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Why does oil float when poured into water?

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Oil is less dense than water.

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These rocks will

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sink.

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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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If an object has a density greater than water, it will

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sink.

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If an object has a density less than water, it will

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float.

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What happens to a rubber duck in water?

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It floats because it is less dense than water.

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What is the formula for calculating density?

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Density = Mass / Volume