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Question 5

(a) Why do some objects sink into water?

(b) Which of the following substances sink into water?

Stone, sponge, iron nail, metal key and flower.

(c) In a glass tumbler, it was observed from top to bottom – oil→water→honey were present in different layers. What can you tell about the density of honey with respect to water?

Answer 1

(a) Density plays a part in why some things float and some sink. Objects that are denser than water sink.

(b) Iron nails, Stone and metal keys sink in water.

(c) Honey is much denser than water.