Question

Can you use mass alone to predict whether an object will sink or float? Explain.

Answer 1

Answer:

No, you need both mass and volume to determine its desity to see if it can float.

Explanation:

Density is the only thing affecting whether something floats or sinks. If an object has a higher density than the fluid it is in (fluid can mean liquid or gas), it will sink. If it has a lower density, it will float. Density is determined by an object's mass and volume.