WHY does a log not sink in water?

The secret of this phenomenon is that the density of a tree is less than that of water. Density is the ratio of the mass of a physical body to its volume. The density of water is one (1 g/cm3) and the density of most ... Load more

The secret of this phenomenon is that the density of a tree is less than that of water.

Density is the ratio of the mass of a physical body to its volume. The density of water is one (1 g/cm3) and the density of most types of trees is less than 1.