Science Buddies: "Ask an Expert"

Posted: **Mon Sep 24, 2007 3:16 pm**

How does water density make things float?

Posted: **Mon Sep 24, 2007 5:16 pm**

rdhlnh6,

Good question. Believe it or not, the answer to this question was actually discovered about 2000 years ago by a man named Archimedes. Try looking up "Archimedes Principle" in an encyclopedia or on the internet. You might also try looking up "buoyancy" and "specific gravity." Let me know if you don't understand anything or have more questions!

Posted: **Mon Sep 24, 2007 7:07 pm**

Thank you very much! You helped me out a lot!

Posted: **Tue Sep 25, 2007 6:41 pm**

No problem. Glad to hear I was able to help. If you have any more questions, feel free to let me know!