Compared to a Ship Floating in Salt Water, a Ship

question 60

Multiple Choice

Compared to a ship floating in salt water, a ship floating in fresh water displaces

• A)a greater weight of water,
• B)a lesser weight of water,
• C)the same weight of water,
• And it also displaces
• D)a greater volume of water.
• E)a lesser volume of water.
• F)the same volume of water.

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