That Floating Feeling Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What force pulls you down
A
Gravity
2
Q
Why do you feel like you weigh less in the water
A
Because of up thrust it pushes you up against your weight
3
Q
How can you find the density of an object
A
Mass\volume
4
Q
What does density measure?
A
How much mass in 1cm cubed of something
5
Q
What should you know of you want to know if an object will float or not
A
Density
6
Q
Mass is measured by
A
Grams
7
Q
Volumes is measured by
A
Cm cubed
8
Q
What is the density of water
A
1 gram per cm cubed
9
Q
What happens if an object has a less density than water?
A
It will float
10
Q
Name a metal liquid that is more dense than water
A
Mercury
