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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why do a piece of wood floats

OpenStudy (koikkara):

Hai Sweet Friend, @SHOBAL WeLcoMe to OpeN stuDy.. !! >> The density of water is higher than the density of wood & a ton of wood floats. Wondering If you are satisfied with this answer, Please close this Question. Thank You ! Keep in touch with Open Study.. Bye !

OpenStudy (anonymous):

well the wood is entirely covered with pores in which air has been occupied. so it becomes less denser than water... but if you take an wood and pressurize it in an autoclave so that the pores get merged then the wood will be no longer floating in the water.....

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