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Why do people float when swimming even though gravity is pulling them down?
b/c fat floats. it makes it harder to float if there no fat. And it requires skill
In a stand up position how fat do you have to be in order to float in water?
People with air in their lungs naturally float in water. Orientation is not a factor. Due to the difference in density between muscle, bones and fat. As a result muscular, tall, thin, people will float lower in the water than small, obese, sedintary people
How do fat people float in water?
Fat is less dense than water, so individuals with a higher percentage of body fat tend to float more easily. The buoyancy provided by fat helps keep them afloat compared to individuals with lower body fat. Additionally, body composition and distribution of fat can also impact how easy or difficult it is for someone to float in water.
Why can't some people float?
This is easy. Muscle does not float. If the person has body fat the person will float, the more fat the better the person floats. The less fat, the less a person floats.
Why do people float more easily than others?
the higher a persons fat content, the better the person will float. Fat floats on top of water and doesnt sink.
Why does human fecal float?
It can float depending on its fat content
Does fat float?
Fat is lighter than water, thus fat floats.
Is bouyancy determined by muscle mass?
no fat people float ( or i wouldn't be answering) it may play a factor though
Does a ruby float on water?
with fat ladies
Does fat make you float?
No, actually you sink.
Do all people float?
Your body fat has a lot to do with how well you will float but basically people can and do float. I personally don't float very well but with air in my lungs and on my back I float easily. Basically, it's because we are more dense than water. By breathing in air, our density becomes less than that of water and we begin to float. This is how people can stay afloat and how people can drown.
Why are walruses able to float on water?
Walruses can float due to their very high body fat content.
