Silly putty was made for rubber in World War 1. They made it by acident too.
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Mighty Putty will hold more weight than Silly Putty, as it is designed as a powerful bonding agent that can support heavy loads. Silly Putty is a malleable and stretchy toy that is not intended for holding weight.
To determine the density of the Silly Putty using the water displacement method, you need to measure the increase in water level after placing the Silly Putty in the graduated cylinder. Subtract the initial water level (25mL) from the final water level to find the volume of the Silly Putty. To calculate the density, divide the mass of the Silly Putty by the volume obtained from the water displacement method.
The density of silly putty is around 1.07 to 1.09 g/cm^3.
James Wright, the inventor of Silly Putty, was born on October 12, 1912.
The answer is yes it can, let me explain. A solid ball of silly putty will sink in water, however if you flatten out the ball and turn up the edges to make a bowl shape it will float like a boat.