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why would a piece of wood float on water and sink in methylated spirit
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Damon
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.
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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