Question

Explain how a ship made of materials that are much denser than water is able to float on water?

Answer 1

Help @thomaster @jperez570

Answer 2

@freethinker

Answer 3

keyword: displacement

Answer 4

The ship weighs less than the amount of water they displace

Answer 5

Thx @thomaster & @freethinker

Answer 6

because of the air inside the hull.

Answer 7

@jperez570 yup, and that air weights nothing compared to the amount of water that would be in that place if the ship wasn't there :P

Answer 8

yea what he said! ^^^

Answer 9

thx @jperez570

Answer 10

try this: take a deep breath then try sinking to the bottom of the pool but without letting air out of your nose nor mouth.

Answer 11

Good Idea @freethinker I try to do that!

Thx So Much For All Of Your Help ...... Guys are the best thx so much once again!!! :D
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