Why do less dense things float and more dense things sink?

Subject: Why do less dense things float and more dense things sink?

Date: Mon Jan 22 17:48:00 2007
Posted by Jonathan
Grade level: 10-12 School: Mountlake Terrace High School
City: Mountlake Terrace State/Province: WA Country: USA
Area of science: Physics
ID: 1169513280.Ph

Message:


I've learned that less dense things float and more dense things sink, but I 
don't know WHY.  I've looked at madsci.org and lots of other websites for an 
answer, but haven't found one yet.  Thanks!

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