Relating Buoyancy handout

 

1. What makes objects float? ______________________________

 

2. What is displacement?       _______________________________

 

3. Between the object in water and the water the object displaces, which answer is correct?

a.) The object weighs more.

b.) The water weighs more.

c.) They weigh the same.

 

4. What characteristic is important to whether the object floats or sinks?

 

Prediction:

 

 

Object Prediction Reason
     
Penny    
Marshmallow    
Paperclip    
Paper    
Rock    
Apple    
Peach    

Conclusion: