Why do boats float but rocks sink?

Why do boats float but rocks sink?

Fizz, Pop, Wow! · 2025-02-13
03:31

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!

Fizz, Pop, Wow!

Fizz, Pop, Wow! is a fun podcast that answers curious questions from kids in less than 5 minutes! 🚀⚡ Why is the sky blue? How do magnets work? What makes popcorn pop? Each episode is packed with exciting facts, quick experiments, and hands-on challenges to make science fun and easy to understand. Get ready to wonder, tinker, and explore—because science is everywhere! 🔬💡🎙️

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