Question

why would a piece of wood float on water and sink in methylated spirit
the density of water is greater than most wood. The alcohol density is less than most wood
force up = volume of fluid displaced *density * g.
if water, the volume displaced can be less than the volume of the wood.

If alcohol, the total volume of wood totally submerged does not displace enough alcohol to float the wood.

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