
Floating and Sinking: The Science of Buoyancy and Density

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Physics, Science, Other
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4th - 5th Grade
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Hard

Patricia Brown
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What determines whether an object will float or sink in water?
The density of the object compared to water
The temperature of the water
The color of the object
The shape of the object
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the arrangement of molecules affect an object's density?
Tightly packed molecules make an object less dense
Loosely packed molecules make an object denser
The arrangement of molecules does not affect density
Loosely packed molecules make an object less dense
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does buoyant force play in floating and sinking?
It only affects objects made of metal
It determines if an object will float based on its weight
It makes all objects float regardless of their weight
It has no effect on floating or sinking
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following objects is likely to float on water?
Binder clip
Plastic ball
Paper clip
Coin
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do metal objects like coins sink in water?
They are too small to float
They have a special coating
They are more dense than water
They are less dense than water
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