This is due tomorow!
How does each of the following affect the time in which particles settle in quiet water when other factors are equal?
A) Size
B) Density
C)Shape
2007-12-04 12:29:40 · 2 answers · asked by Ravtej K 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
bigger size, settles faster.
density: heavier density, settles faster
shape: uhh. more compact (less surface area) settles faster. Think of this one like a crumpled ball of paper will sink to the bottom before a flat sheet of paper.
2007-12-04 12:37:11 · answer #1 · answered by Gabby ^ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A) big particles sink fast, small particles sink slow.
B) more dense than water sinks, less dense that water floats
C) round particles sink faster, flat particles sink more slowly
2007-12-04 12:39:05 · answer #2 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋