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Float or sink?

Why does a heavy boat float but a small stone sinks?

πŸ’¬ β€œHey, I'm Nia and this is my water tub. Let's throw things in!”

Glug glug β€” it sank.

The big idea

Things float when they push away enough water for their weight.

πŸ” What's happening: Pick a tool below and see what happens.

How much it floats50%
Heaviness40%
Space it takes up40%

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πŸ¦‰ Stuck? Ask Professor Owl

Asking for help is what real scientists do. I have this many little clues: 3

πŸ““ My discovery journal

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