Is deep water less dense than shallow water!???
2006-12-18 08:08:38 · 3 answers · asked by Amanda 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
shallow is denser than the deep water
2006-12-18 08:13:56 · answer #1 · answered by curious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Curious, you need to stay curious and find out an answer before you answer it.
So, density is calculated by weight / volume. Knowing this it would stand to reason that water that is “floating” on top of other water will be less dense because its ON TOP!!!
The question was a good one. Many times in physics you just have to think about what your asking and the “logical” answer will come to you. Go to http://www.onr.navy.mil/focus/ocean/water/density1.htm to see a quick and dirty look at what you are asking.
Of course the most dense water is just above freezing at any given level. That stands to reason because ice floats.
2006-12-18 08:23:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Guess not, or else all the shallow water would sink to the bottom...good question though...Water is the only? medium that, below 0 degrees celcius EXPANDS when cooled,(becomes less dense, ice floats) and above 4 degrees celcius, EXPANDS when heated (steam rises ) !!!
2006-12-18 08:21:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋