A ball of clay sinks when placed in water. The same piece of clay floats if it is made into the shape of a boat.

Why does the clay float when made into the shape of a boat?

The clay is less dense when stretched into the shape of a boat.
The buoyant force is greater on the clay when it has a spherical shape.
The boat shape displaces a greater volume of water than the ball shape.
The weight of the clay boat is less than the weight of the clay ball.

Question

A ball of clay sinks when placed in water. The same piece of clay floats if it is made into the shape of a boat.

Why does the clay float when made into the shape of a boat?

 	
	The clay is less dense when stretched into the shape of a boat.
	The buoyant force is greater on the clay when it has a spherical shape.
	The boat shape displaces a greater volume of water than the ball shape.
	The weight of the clay boat is less than the weight of the clay ball.

egenriether · Answer

what are your thoughts?

anonymous · Answer

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