Propiedades de los materiales – Clip

Surfers stay on water by using surfboards, which are made of porous plastic foam coated with waterproof material. These boards are lightweight and have a density less than salt water, allowing them to float and support surfers on the surface or while riding waves.

What materials are most surfboards made of?

What is the purpose of the waterproof material on a surfboard?

How does the design of a surfboard contribute to its ability to float?

Why is the density of a surfboard less than that of salt water?

What advantage does a lightweight surfboard provide to surfers?