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Do high density things float in low density liquids?

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Do high density things float in low density liquids?

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That’s the general rule, however there are exceptions. Surface tension in fluids (most notably in water) can be great enough to support some objects of greater density. Note the floating coin demonstration (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPJRbFW8Nm4).

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