2007-02-05 00:57:17 · 6 answers · asked by Sreekanth M 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Because the density of the water in the Dead Sea is very much higher than that of ordinary water because of the dissolved salts in it. The human body is only slightly denser than water so it is much lighter than the Dead Sea so it will float easily.
2007-02-05 01:01:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
In order for something to float in any liquid the object must be less dense than the liquid. In freshwater (rivers & lakes) our bodies are more dense than the water and so we sink. In the sea there is a lot of salt that increases the density of the water. The Dead Sea is VERY salty and therefore very dense. Our bodies are therefore less dense than the water around it and so we float... like a cork. :)
2007-02-05 09:03:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's because of the ocean's salinity or salt content. The Dead Sea has more salt content compared to a normal sea. This thus increases its density. That's why its Dead Sea. Everything floats on it 'cause it is denser than the material placed on it.
2007-02-05 09:04:54 · answer #3 · answered by terrorblade 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
because it is full of gas and air
some people more than others
and the salt has a lot to do with it
2007-02-05 09:05:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buoyancy.
2007-02-05 09:01:00 · answer #5 · answered by Runa 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because of all the chemicals and salt that there is in the water! Amazing isn't it?! :-)
2007-02-05 09:04:38 · answer #6 · answered by Motti _Shish 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋