9-1.Fluid Mechanics
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Why does a ship made of iron float while a piece of iron sinks in water ?

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Solution

The weight of water displaced by iron piece is less than its weight. So, the iron piece sinks. Whereas, the weight of the water displaced by the ship is equal to its weight so it floats.

Standard 11
Physics

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