Which of the following objects would float when placed in water? (Note: 1 mL 1 cm+3) *

apple: density-0.7 g/m

gold: density 19.3 g/mL

iron: density-7.8 g/mL

rubber: density-1.2 g/mL

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Desmond Mckenzie

15 November, 21:08

Which of the following objects would float when placed in water? (Note: 1 mL 1 cm+3) *

apple: density-0.7 g/m

gold: density 19.3 g/mL

iron: density-7.8 g/mL

rubber: density-1.2 g/mL

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Abram Coffey · Answer 1

Only an apple will float when placed in water.

An object will float in water if its density is less than that of water (1.0 g/mL).

An object will sink in water if its density is greater than that of water.

Thus, solid objects made of gold, iron, or rubber will all sink in water.

Which of the following objects would float when placed in water? (Note: 1 mL 1 cm+3) *apple: density-0.7 g/mgold: density 19.3 g/mLiron: density-7.8 g/mLrubber: density-1.2 g/mL

Which of the following objects would float when placed in water? (Note: 1 mL 1 cm+3) *

apple: density-0.7 g/m

gold: density 19.3 g/mL

iron: density-7.8 g/mL

rubber: density-1.2 g/mL