Why do things float more easily in salt water than in normal fresh water?

Subject: Why do things float more easily in salt water than in normal fresh water?

Date: Sun Apr 13 12:50:20 1997
Posted by: Andrea
Grade level: 7-9
School/Organization: Hillside Middle School
City: West Vancouver State/Province: BC
Country: Canada
Area of science: Physics
Message ID: 860953820.Ph

Message:

Why do things float more easily in salt water than in normal fresh water?
Can you explain more about density?

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