Can one float on petrol?Mechanics: in relation to one Swimming in the Dead Sea

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Swimming in petrol is not feasible; individuals would sink due to petrol's density being less than 75% that of water. Attempting to swim in petrol poses significant safety risks, including inhalation hazards. The discussion emphasizes that while one might float theoretically, the practical implications make it dangerous. Overall, swimming in petrol is ill-advised and should not be attempted. Safety concerns outweigh any curiosity about buoyancy in such a substance.
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Can one swim in petrol? What would happen? Would one float?sink?
 
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shann0nsHERE said:
Can one swim in petrol? What would happen? Would one float?sink?

You'd sink. (And there are other reasons not to try this at home.)

The density of petrol is less than 75% that of water. (Ref)

Cheers -- sylas
 
shann0nsHERE said:
Can one swim in petrol? What would happen? Would one float?sink?

Try it and report back your findings. Make sure not to fill the pool too high. You want to be able to bob up and down off the bottom to reach the edge, if swimming is too strenuous. And, ah, don't breath doing it.
 
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