Sink Or Float?

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What does it mean to float?

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To float means to stay on the surface of a liquid without sinking.

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What does it mean to sink?

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To sink means to go down below the surface of a liquid.

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What is an example of something that floats?

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A tennis ball floats on water.

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What is an example of something that sinks?

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A quarter sinks in water.

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What is a property of a sponge?

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A sponge floats on water because it is light and has air inside.

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What is a property of a metal spoon?

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A metal spoon sinks in water because it is heavy.

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What is a property of a plastic spoon?

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A plastic spoon floats on water because it is light.

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What is buoyancy?

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Buoyancy is the ability of an object to float in a liquid.

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What factors determine if an object sinks or floats?

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An object's weight and the amount of water it displaces determine if it sinks or floats.

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What is displacement?

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Displacement is the amount of water pushed away by an object when it is placed in water.