can anyone explain why saturn and other gas giants will float in water?
which planets will besides saturn?
2007-07-25 16:38:57 · 10 answers · asked by Kara 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
how cool !!!!!
2007-07-25 17:25:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason Saturn would float is that even though its so large, it has less mass per unit than the rocky planets. Its mostly gas, and gas is lighter than water.
The other gas giants are all denser than water and so wouldn't float the way Saturn would.
Think of Saturn as a big ball of cork. The other gas giants are more like big balls of sandstone - still very light for their size but heavier than water.
2007-07-25 16:48:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Saturn is the least dense planet; it would float on water.
It is the only planet that will float on water.
The planet Saturn is primarily composed of hydrogen, with small proportions of helium and trace elements.
The interior consists of a small core of rock and ice, surrounded by a thick layer of metallic hydrogen and a gaseous outer layer.
2007-07-25 16:44:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The average density of the planet is less than that of water. The density of Saturn is 0.7grams per cc. Water is 1.0 gram per cc, obviously. Saturn is the only planet in our solar system that would float. Hope this helped!
2007-07-25 16:50:20 · answer #4 · answered by justask23 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anything that is less dense than water will float in it. All the gas giants - in theory - would probably float, if you could find an ocean big enough.
2007-07-25 16:46:46 · answer #5 · answered by TitoBob 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
saturn is less dense than water so it will float on it and saturn is the only one which can float on water.
2007-07-25 16:58:19 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. Eddie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love Saturn.
2007-07-26 13:11:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Saturn can float if you can find a tub big enough -- but it will leave a HUGE ring.
Har har
2007-07-26 05:24:28 · answer #8 · answered by glinzek 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we are the borg, you will be assimilated. upon assimilation you will learn that different gas masses have different weights, making some more bouyant than others. resistance is futile.
2007-07-25 16:46:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they definetly will...provided u get a big enough water body...and if u can get that u will also get a nobel prize besides many other prizes......
2007-07-25 19:25:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋