• Question: why does a human float in the dead sea

    Asked by Twilight Fang to Alex, Amanda, Marco, Olivia on 15 Mar 2017.
    • Photo: Amanda Barnes

      Amanda Barnes answered on 15 Mar 2017:

      The dead sea has lots and lots of salt in it – far more than other seas.

      The salt makes the water heavier than a person, so the person is able to float on top.

      Its the same as when you mix cooking oil and water. The water is heavier than the oil, so the oil floats on top.

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