Question

Calvert likes to paddle around in his canoe. One day it sprung a leak and started to fill with water. Luckily, Calvert was able to swim to shore, but the boat sank.

Why did the boat sink?

A)The hole in the boat increased the density of the boat, so it was not able to float.
B)The weight of the water was greater than the buoyant force on the boat.
C)The boat was able to displace less water, so it was not able to float.

Answer 1

The best answer choice, among the answer choices given, is: [C]:
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"The boat [canoe?] was able to displace less water, so it was not able to float."
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