• Why do boats float but rocks sink?

  • Feb 13 2025
  • Length: 4 mins
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Why do boats float but rocks sink?

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  • A tiny rock sinks, but a huge boat floats—why? 🤔 It’s all aboutbuoyancy, density, and shape!

    In less than 5 minutes, Michelle explains the science of floating and sinking—and why even heavy ships stay on top of the water while small stones drop straight down!

    In this episode:

    • What is buoyancy?
    • Why does shape matter?
    • A fun at-home experiment to test what floats and what sinks!

    Tune in now and set sail on a science adventure!
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