How does volume affect whether something floats?

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I get that weight matters, but why is volume so important when it comes to floating?

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Volume determines how much water is displaced, which creates the buoyant force. Larger volume, more displacement.

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Cassidy said:
Volume determines how much water is displaced, which creates the buoyant force. Larger volume, more displacement.

This is why even lightweight objects can sink if they’re small and dense.

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It’s like how a beach ball floats—it has a lot of volume but very little weight.