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How does a ship made of steel stay afloat?
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A steel ship floats because its hull displaces (pushes away) a weight of water equal to its own weight. Displaced water causes an upthrust - a force that pushes the hull upward and keeps the ship afloat. | | Supertankers are made of steel |
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Book:
1001
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Section:
Science and Technology
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Chapter:
Ships
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