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Something sinks when it is placed in [[liquid]] and falls to the bottom. | Something sinks when it is placed in [[liquid]] and falls to the bottom, it is the opposite of [[float]]. | ||
== Examples of Sinking Objects == | == Examples of Sinking Objects == | ||
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* [[Metal]] [[fork]] | * [[Metal]] [[fork]] | ||
* [[Metal]] [[coin]] | * [[Metal]] [[coin]] | ||
* [[Metal]] [[key]] | |||
* [[Metal]] [[spoon]] | |||
* [[Shell]] | |||
* [[Anchor]] | |||
* [[Pebble|Pebbles]] | |||
== Why Objects Sink == | |||
Every object is made out of [[molecules]], if these are close together the object is more [[dense]] and it will sink. Changing the [[size]], [[material]] or [[shape]] of an object may make a difference as to whether if [[Float|floats]] or sinks. | |||
== Testing If Something Floats or Sinks == | |||
You can test if an object will float or sink by putting it into some water, if it stays on top if floats, otherwise if it falls to the bottom it sinks. This is called an [[experiment]]. | |||
Latest revision as of 08:24, 3 August 2025
Something sinks when it is placed in liquid and falls to the bottom, it is the opposite of float.
Examples of Sinking Objects
Why Objects Sink
Every object is made out of molecules, if these are close together the object is more dense and it will sink. Changing the size, material or shape of an object may make a difference as to whether if floats or sinks.
Testing If Something Floats or Sinks
You can test if an object will float or sink by putting it into some water, if it stays on top if floats, otherwise if it falls to the bottom it sinks. This is called an experiment.