Question

Looking at the image below, explain the image.

Explain why the clay ball sink in water, and why does the candle float in water?

Answer 1

Answer:

the clay ball sinks because it has a heavier mass than the candle.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The clay ball sinks in water because the clay ball weighs more than the water it is in making the ball sink towards the bottom pushing the water upwards to surround the ball. The candle floats in water because it displaces more water by weight than the weight of the candle.

Explanation:

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