Questions: Will your boat float with one penny? Why or why not?

Transcript text: Will your boat float with one penny? Why or why not?

Solution

Solution Steps

Step 1: Understanding the Problem

We need to determine if a boat will float with one penny on it. To do this, we need to compare the density of the boat with the density of water. If the boat's density is less than the density of water, it will float.

Step 2: Given Data

The density of the boat is given as \(0.784 \, \text{g/cm}^3\).

Step 3: Density of Water

The density of water is approximately \(1.000 \, \text{g/cm}^3\).

Step 4: Comparing Densities

Since the density of the boat (\(0.784 \, \text{g/cm}^3\)) is less than the density of water (\(1.000 \, \text{g/cm}^3\)), the boat will float.

Final Answer

\(\boxed{\text{Yes, the boat will float with one penny because its density is less than the density of water.}}\)

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