Luvada G.

asked • 04/19/21

Is it possible for an object to float in salt water but sink in fresh water? Explain

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Prakrati A. answered • 04/19/21

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Salt water has salt in it so is denser/heavier than fresh water. So it is definitely possible for an object to sink in fresh water but float in salt water as it might be denser than fresh water but less denser than the salt water.

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