Planets are the large bodies that orbit the star. There are 8 known planets in the solar system. These planets differ in size, appearance and features.
Probably, You might have seen big ships moving on the water, that's not a surprise. But I'm sure you haven't heard yet about a planet that floats on the water.
Scientists did a research and discovered that planet Saturn can float on the water. Saturn is a second biggest planet in solar system after Jupiter with a circumference of 378,675 km and radius of 58,232 km, almost about 9.5 times bigger than the earth. It is the sixth planet from the sun. Saturn is circled by a ring scientifically known as planetary ring system which makes it appears different from other planets in the solar system.
Why Saturn floats on the water?
Scientists discovered that the density of planet Saturn is lower than the density of water. The density of Saturn is about 0.69 g/m³ while the density of water is 1 g/m³. According to physics, objects that are denser than water sink when placed on the water, while objects that are less denser than water float on water regardless of their size and weight. In this case, planet Saturn floats on the water since it's less denser than water.
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