if oil is poured on troubled waters will it sooth the water?

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if oil is poured on troubled waters will it sooth the water?

will the water sooth if oil is poured on to it

2007-02-19 04:50:23 · 3 answers · asked by softballgrl1993@sbcglobal.net 1 in Environment

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Exactly so, which is why the expression exists! Oil destroys the surface tension of water, and inhibits the formation of spray. Because it floats and spreads thinly, a small amount of oil can calm quite a large area of water. This calming effect of oil on turbulent waters was known at least as far back as the ancient Greeks.

2007-02-19 04:58:05 · answer #1 · answered by Sangmo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes, Surface tension of oil is strong than water and the oil will float on top so the waves will be smaller.

2007-02-19 04:55:19 · answer #2 · answered by Grant d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Sure but it's bad for the enviroment.

2007-02-19 04:57:46 · answer #3 · answered by serenityfan76 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋