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After mixing sand with water, after awhile it settles to the bottom. WHY?

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Answer:

Mass/Volume

Step-by-step explanation:

The sand eventually makes it way to the bottom because of its mass/volume compared to the waters density. Just like while swimming in a pool, we sink to the bottom because of our mass/volume.

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Answer:

Because the water is filled up with the sand every where

Step-by-step explanation:

So the exess sand goes to the bottem

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