Sinking and Floating

Which of the following statements is true?

• When an object floats, the upward push of the water is greater than the downward push of the object.

• Shape does not have anything to do with whether an object sinks or floats.

• Density is related to how big an object is.

• All of the above

Which of the following is not a true statement?

• A beach ball will float.

• Pennies will sink.

• Wood will float.

• Paper clips will float.

Which of the following is a true statement?

• An object which sinks displaces water.

• If a boat is too heavy, it will sink.

• When an object floats, no part of it is below the water.

• None of the above

Which of the following will sink?

• a paper clip

• a twig

• a hollow ball

• a bottle cork

Which of the following statements is true?

• Small objects always float.

• Large objects always sink.

• Many hollow objects float.

• Salt water is less dense than fresh water.

Which of the following will sink?

• five pennies

• five paper clips

• two beach balls

• two twigs