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This document discusses why regular cola cans sink while zero cola cans float in water. It explains that an object will float if it has a lower density than the liquid, and sink if it has a higher density. The density of a substance is its mass divided by its volume. It provides a formula for calculating density and lists the materials needed for an experiment to measure the mass, volume, and density of regular and zero cola cans to determine why they behave differently in water.
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- 3. FLOAT OR SINK? Why does the zero coke float while the classic coke sink ?
- 4. FLOAT OR SINK? An object will float if it is less dense than the liquid it is placed in. An object will sink if it is more dense than the liquid it is placed in. The density of a substance is its mass per unit volume. Formula : d = m / V Unit : kg/m3 Water density = 1000 kg/m3
- 5. FLOAT OR SINK? Materials: Digital scale Beaker 330 ml can of regular and zero cola. Water Bucket
- 6. FLOAT OR SINK? 1.Calculate mass 2.Calculate volume * Using formula * By submerging the object in water 3.Find out density 4.Compare with water density
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- 8. FLOAT OR SINK? Calculate the volume by submerging it in water : 1. Fill up the graduated beaker about half way with water. 2. Write down the measurement 3. Submerge the object 4. Take the new measurement. 5. Subtract the new measurement from the original. The difference, is the volume of the object.
- 9. FLOAT OR SINK? Why does it happen?
- 10. Thank you for your attention !!