Responses
An object that has less volume in the same amount of mass, is supported by the water underneath.
An object that has less volume in the same amount of mass, is supported by the water underneath.
An object that has more tightly packed atoms than water is supported by the water underneath it.
An object that has more tightly packed atoms than water is supported by the water underneath it.
An object that has less tightly packed atoms than water is not supported by the water underneath it.
An object that has less tightly packed atoms than water is not supported by the water underneath it.
An object that has less mass in the same amount of volume, is supported by the water underneath it.
1 answer
The correct explanation for why an object floats on water is typically related to its density compared to that of water. Therefore, the best response from the options provided is:
"An object that has less mass in the same amount of volume is supported by the water underneath it."
This statement correctly implies that if the object has a lower density (less mass for the same volume) than water, it will float.
