Why if we put Saturn in water, it will float?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the hypothetical scenario of placing Saturn in water and the implications of its density in relation to buoyancy. Participants explore the concept of density, the feasibility of such an experiment, and the gravitational effects involved.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant states that Saturn's density is 0.7, suggesting that anything less than 1 will float.
  • Another participant challenges the practicality of the scenario, arguing that Saturn's gravitational effects would make it impossible to float in any vessel of water.
  • A later reply provides specific mass and volume comparisons, noting that Saturn's mass is 5.7 x 1026 kg, while an equivalent volume of water would have a mass of 8.3 x 1026 kg, reinforcing the point about density.
  • One participant expresses interest in the topic without adding further claims.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the feasibility of floating Saturn in water, with some focusing on the theoretical aspect of density while others emphasize the practical impossibility of the scenario. No consensus is reached.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not address the assumptions regarding the conditions under which Saturn would be placed in water, nor does it resolve the implications of gravitational effects on the vessel.

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Individuals interested in astrophysics, density concepts, and hypothetical scenarios in physics may find this discussion engaging.

LeilaTesla
Why if we put Saturn in water, it will float?
 
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Density is 0.7. Anything less than 1 floats. (Where do expect to find a big enough basin?
 
It's a highly misleading claim, since you couldn't really float Saturn in a vessel of water of any size. (Saturn's gravitation will have deleterious effects on your vessel of water). But it is true that Saturn is less dense than water:

Saturn masses 5.7 x 1026 kg.
A volume of water the size of Saturn would mass 8.3 x 1026kg.
 
Interesting
 

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