A student places 4 objects in water. Only one sinks. What does tthis tell you about that object?
It is more dense than water.
A wooden block and a metal bolt are the same size. The bolt sinks, but the block floats. Why?
The block is less dense than water.
A student tests several objects with a magnet. Only the paper clip is attracted.
What does this tell the student?
A. The paper clip is made of plastic
B. The paper clip contains iron or steel
C. The paper clip has a strong electric charge
D. The paper clip is heavier than the other objects
B. The paper clip contains iron or steel
A teacher gives students four liquids that form layers in a beaker.
What is true about the top layer?
It has the least density.
A student predicts that a plastic bead will float.
Which observation supports this prediction?
A. The bead is smooth and round
B. The bead is the same size as a marble
C. The bead is less dense than water
D. The bead is heavier than a rock
C. The bead is less dense than water