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Question 47: Why does a ship made of iron and steel float in w
Physics by Lakhmir Singh
Physics

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Lakhmir Singh

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Answer: Iron and steel pieces sink in water because iron and steel have higher density than water, but iron and steel ships float in water because they trap a lot of air and thereby reduce the average density of the ships (steel and iron) than water.
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Question 47: Why does a ship made of iron and steel float in water whereas a small piece of iron sinks in it?
TopicGravitation
SubjectScience
ClassClass 9
Answer TypeText solution:1
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