How can you make a piece of iron float on water? Share with your friends Share 0 Glendy answered this Ibdont knwo 0 View Full Answer User Inactive answered this using archmedis principle 1 Prashant answered this It cannot float 0 Sri Pragna Bitra answered this This can be done when the density of iron piece is lowered than that of density of water i.e.,1g^3/cm^3 or 1000kg/m^3. Density of iron can reduced by making it hollow inside. This application is used in building iron ships which float on water. 1
