How will knowing the density of a substance help you determine whether an object made from that material will float in water?
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The density of water is about 1kg/m³, therefore is the substance has a density of less than 1kg/m³ then it will most likely float however if it is more than 1kg/m³ then it will most likely sink.
If the material is not as dense as water, then it will most likely float. If it is denser, it will most likely sink.
Knowing the density of a substance is crucial in predicting whether an object will float in water. If the object's density is less than that of water (1,000 kg/m³), it will float; if greater, it will sink. This principle is based on the relationship between an object's weight and the weight of the water it displaces.
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