![]() Because the water often seeps in from the bottom, the top layer of sand may appear dry, You think its normal sand….until you step on it and start sinking. Friction between the grains of sand is greatly reduced and so is the sand’s ability to support weight. However, when you add a whole lot of water, the sand and water becomes a suspension meaning the sand particles are floating within the water. A force chain is created by that friction and the load is distributed across a large area. Dry or damp sand can support a lot of weight because of friction between the grains of sand. When you lightly step on quicksand, it liquifies. The difficulty in escaping quicksand lies in the changes in viscosity that take place while you’re getting stuck. Why is it So Difficult to get out of Quicksand? You still have to get out of the mess you’re in. Starvation or predatory animals could also be a problem. Because quicksand is often near shorelines, a tide moving in can result in drowning. You won’t sink under.Ĭan you still die when trapped in quicksand….sure you can. So, good to know if you’re ever trapped in quicksand. In fact, you’ll sink up to your waist and then float. Because people density is lower than quicksand density a person won’t sink completely under. I’m referring to their mass verses their volume kind of density. Do I mean they’re not stupid enough….of course not. ![]() This is because people aren’t dense enough. Contrary to popular belief she will not sink.
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