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Can an object sinks in a liquid, but not to the bottom of the liquid, just to the middle? Can Archimedes principle predicts whether the object sinks partially or sinks totally to the bottom?
touqra said:Can an object sinks in a liquid, but not to the bottom of the liquid, just to the middle? Can Archimedes principle predicts whether the object sinks partially or sinks totally to the bottom?
How about this:HallsofIvy said:No, not sink to the middle as you describe it.
berkeman said:How about this:
http://www.weathershop.com/lcm_galileo_thermometers.htm
Partially floating or sinking means that an object is only partially submerged in a fluid, with part of it above the surface and part of it below. Completely floating or sinking means that the object is either fully submerged or fully above the surface of the fluid.
Objects float or sink based on their density and the density of the fluid they are placed in. An object with a lower density than the fluid will float, while an object with a higher density will sink.
Surface tension is the force that holds the surface of a liquid together. This can affect floating and sinking by creating a barrier that objects must overcome in order to sink. Small objects with low density and large surface area, such as a paper clip, can float on the surface tension of water.
Yes, the shape of an object can affect its ability to float or sink. Objects with a larger surface area, such as a boat, can distribute their weight over a larger area and are more likely to float than objects with a smaller surface area, such as a rock.
The density of a fluid is a key factor in determining whether an object will float or sink. Objects with a lower density than the fluid will float, while objects with a higher density will sink. For example, objects float more easily in saltwater, which is more dense than freshwater.