Explain that to compare the density of corn syrup and water you can compare the weight of equal volumes of water and corn syrup. Since the same volume of corn syrup is heavier than water, it is more ...

To compare the density of two substances like clay and water, you can compare the weight of the same “size” or volume, of each substance. As you show the animation, explain that since a piece of clay ...

If the density of the object is greater than the ... Under the surface, the weight of water you displace - the upthrust - is more than your weight, so there is a resultant upwards force.