Help, mathematically challenged

[harry]

[e-mail] wrote:

It fits into the spaces between the molecules of water. Up to a point.

[generic]

If all else fails, fill a one gallon jug with water and pour it in. Repeat this until the tank is filled.

[MLD]

I got what you thought was a clever tip, pretty feeble---You may think you know the concept but density has nothing to do with it---Ships are "pretty dense" and they float; same principle applies as to why a pound of feathers floats and a one pound cement brick sinks. If you have another tip as to why I'd be glad to see it. In the meantime, if you want to see dense look in the mirror. BTW, Here's a tip for you--ever try to hold a beach ball under water? MLD

[krw]

Obviously false. They are much less dense than the water they displace. You do know the definition of density, right?

Hint:

Apparently the hook mad it way past your mouth. You're still taking up slack. worm breath.

[Stormin Mormon]

Obviously false. They are much less dense than the water they displace. You do know the definition of density, right?

Hint:

Apparently the hook mad it way past your mouth. You're still taking up slack. worm breath.

[MLD]

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Another idiot weighing in----Your quote: "They (obviously you mean ships, right) are much less dense than the water they displace." You know just enough to be dangerous (and stupid). The density of water is 62.4 lbs/cubic ft The density of steel is approx 490 lbs/ cubic ft---- Got it???? Steel has a specific gravity of approx 7.8--you do know what SG is, don't you? Apparently you don't know enough about the current topic to jump in--best to keep your mouth shut so you don't look so foolish. Because you need some help--"Archimedes"--Ever hear of him???? MLD

[krw]

Certainly. Maybe you can read.

I've never seen an all-steel boat. Most have air in them.

No need to prove just how dumb you are.

[Stormin Mormon]

Another idiot weighing in----Your quote: "They (obviously you mean ships, right) are much less dense than the water they displace." You know just enough to be dangerous (and stupid). The density of water is 62.4 lbs/cubic ft The density of steel is approx 490 lbs/ cubic ft---- Got it???? Steel has a specific gravity of approx 7.8--you do know what SG is, don't you? Apparently you don't know enough about the current topic to jump in--best to keep your mouth shut so you don't look so foolish. Because you need some help--"Archimedes"--Ever hear of him???? MLD

[krw]

He's certainly too dense to float.