Flotation and Sinking
Flotation and Sinking: Overview
The topic explains the floating and sinking properties of the states of matter. If we put a solid substance on a liquid, it can float or sink. If the object is denser than water, it will sink, and if it is the opposite, then it will float.
Important Questions on Flotation and Sinking
A test tube filled with a solid sinks (to a certain mark) in a container filled with milk. If water is added to the milk, will the test tube sink more or will it move up in the container?
Does a body having a relative density of will sink or float in water and why?
Does a body having a relative density of will sink or float in water and why?
How does the knowledge of relative density help in determining whether a substance floats or sinks in water?
Write the factors that determine whether a solid will float or sink in a liquid.
Circle the odd one out. (Give the answer with reference to sink and float)
Select the odd one out considering the object which will float or sink in water.
A body of density will float on water.
Kerosene is lighter than water.
Icebergs _____ in seawater. (Float/sink)
Both liquids and gases are together known as _____.
An iron ball will _____ in water.
The markings on the hull of the ship that indicate the level to which the ship can be submerged in seawater are called
Which of the following liquids will float on water (density )?
Kerosene will float in water because its density is _____than that of water. (More/Less)
A wax candle _____on/in water. (Floats/sinks)
