Wood from the Lignum vitae tree in South America is denser than ...

[j.rubin]

Wood from the Lignum vitae tree in South America is denser than water. Could a boat be made with this wood? A raft? Briefly explain.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Fill a U-tube with water and the level in both ends is the same. Water seeks its own level. Why?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[kescobar@64]

Answer to Question 1

Props to you, cheers.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The water in one side of the filled U-tube pushes water up the other side until the pressure at the bottom of both sides of the tube is equal. It then follows that since water pressure is dependent on depth, the equal pressures at the bottom correspond to equal depths of water in each side.

[j.rubin]

Thank you!

[kescobar@64]

Always glad to help...