Would a fat or skinny man float better on water?

Try to think of your answer before watching the video. [Hint: You can use density to explain the answer.]



Note that the density of fats is lower than that of that of muscles and bone.

Therefore, for the fat person who has a higher proportion of fats in him compared to muscles and bones, the average density of his body will be comparatively less than that of the skinny person.

Hence, the fat person finds it easier to float on water!