Flotation and Sinking

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8th ICSE
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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

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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?

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Does a body having a relative density of 0.8 will sink or float in water and why?

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Does a body having a relative density of 1.2 will sink or float in water and why?

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How does the knowledge of relative density help in determining whether a substance floats or sinks in water?

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Write the factors that determine whether a solid will float or sink in a liquid.

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Circle the odd one out. (Give the answer with reference to sink and float)

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Select the odd one out considering the object which will float or sink in water.

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A body of density 3.5 g/cm3 will float on water.

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Icebergs _____ in seawater. (Float/sink)

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Both liquids and gases are together known as _____.

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An iron ball will _____ in water. 

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The markings on the hull of the ship that indicate the level to which the ship can be submerged in seawater are called 

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Which of the following liquids will float on water (density 1 g/mL)?

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Kerosene will float in water because its density is _____than that of water. (More/Less)

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A wax candle _____on/in water. (Floats/sinks)