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4.2.1 Sink or float?

On this page we explore the quantity of density and what makes substances sink or float in other substances. Image courtesy Pixabay Inquiry questions Disciplinary concepts Inquire: Sink or float? Ever tried a paddle-board? It's great fun! The paddle board is made from a plastic that floats of course. But do all things that float on water need to be made from materials that float on water? What about large ocean-going...


Tags: density, measurement, buoyancy

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