Iii. When the boat is fully loaded, it floats lower in the water than when it is empty. Explain why this happens.

Davegravy asked Jun 21, 2023

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Iii. When the boat is fully loaded, it floats lower in the water than when it is empty. Explain

why this happens.

Davegravy asked Jun 21, 2023

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Answer:

The loaded ship will weigh more. Thus it will sink down farther in the water in order to displace that much more water so that it continues to float.

Stamatis answered Jun 27, 2023

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