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Paper Boat Float
Water pushes up on the boat. It floats until the coins weigh more than that push can hold.
Grab this
- A sheet of paper
- A tray or tub of water
- Coins
Do it in 3 steps
1
Fold a paper boat (a grown-up can help with the folds).
2
Set it gently on the water.
3
Add coins one at a time. How many can it hold before it sinks?
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⭐ Bonus round
Spread the coins out or pile them in the middle. Which holds more?
🧠 Why it works
Water pushes up on the boat. It floats until the coins weigh more than that push can hold.
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