Question

Dried leaves fallen on the surface of a pond ____ in the pond.

Answer 1

Answer: Swime

Explanation:

Answer 2

Dried leaves fallen on the surface of a pond starts floating in the pond.

• The thickness and density of leaves decrease when it gets dried.

• An object floats in liquid when the density of the object is less than the density of the liquid.

• The density of dried leaves is less than the density of water.

• The molecules of dried leaves are less densely packed and more spread out than water.

• The shape of leaves is also considered in the floating happening. It is more buoyant when more area of leaves is touching physically to the water.

• More water is pushed against the leave when more surface area of the dried leaves comes in contact with water.

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