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I have been having a discussion with a friend for the past few days, and we are in sort of a stand still on a problem. We would greatly appreciate some input into our discussion.
The question is this: A hollow spherical object weighs ten pounds with a certain density, and size floats in water. Will a solid spherical object with the same weight, density, and size float in the same amount of water?
My argument is that no, the solid object will not float in the water. I believe this because the solid object has no air, and therefore has the lack of bouyancy needed to float in the water. Even though the displacement of water may be the same, the lack of air would keep the object from floating.
His argument is that yes, the solid object will float in the water. This is because the displacement of the water, and density of the water and object are the same and cancel out, causing it to float.
We would like to know who is right or wrong, and possibly an explination why. Thanks for the help, we appreciate it
The question is this: A hollow spherical object weighs ten pounds with a certain density, and size floats in water. Will a solid spherical object with the same weight, density, and size float in the same amount of water?
My argument is that no, the solid object will not float in the water. I believe this because the solid object has no air, and therefore has the lack of bouyancy needed to float in the water. Even though the displacement of water may be the same, the lack of air would keep the object from floating.
His argument is that yes, the solid object will float in the water. This is because the displacement of the water, and density of the water and object are the same and cancel out, causing it to float.
We would like to know who is right or wrong, and possibly an explination why. Thanks for the help, we appreciate it