Question

What will happen when we place the following objects in a bowl of water? Explain your observations also for each of the following.
1. Paper clip
2. Small cork
3. Small rock
4. Plastic spoon
5. Balloon
6. Dry leaf
7. Iron nail
8. A paper boat
9. Plastic ball
10. An empty bottle

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Paper clip

• It will float.

2. Small cork

• It depends if the bowl is full to the brim if it is, then It will float, if not then the cork will drown.

3. Small rock

• It will drown.

4. Plastic spoon

• It will float.

5. Balloon

• It will float, Duh!

6. Dry leaf

• Again, It will float.

7. Iron nail

• This one is gone, It will drown.

8. A paper boat

• It will float for an hour or two, then drown

9. Plastic ball

• Depends on size

10. An empty bottle

• Float, Duh!