Question

    A ship will submerge when it displaces water equal to

    its
    A Density Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Surface area Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Weight Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Volume Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A ship will float when the weight of the water it displaces equals to the weight of the ship and anything will float if it is shaped to displace its own weight of water before it reaches the point where it will submerge.

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