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AlexFokin [52]
2 years ago
15

Explain why pumice floats and why ironwood sinks

Physics
2 answers:
almond37 [142]2 years ago
6 0

Answer:

A quick way of describing density is to describe an object as heavy or light for its size. Pumice stone, unlike regular rock, does not sink in water because it has a low density. An ironwood branch is very dense and sinks in water.

Hope that helps. x

zhuklara [117]2 years ago
4 0

Answer:

Pumice is trapped in gas when the temperature is warm, but as the temp drops, it becomes dense, due to air bubbles. Iron wood is denser than water, thus making it sink.

Explanation:

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