Floating

Floating occurs when an object is less dense than the fluid it’s in, causing it to stay on or near the surface instead of sinking. This principle is based on buoyancy, where the fluid exerts an upward force on the object. If the object’s weight is less than the displaced fluid’s weight, it will float. For example, a boat made of steel floats because the overall density is less than water, thanks to the air inside it. Floating is a balance between gravity pulling downward and fluid buoyancy pushing upward, allowing the object to remain suspended at the surface.