A Boat in a Small Pool Is Loaded with a Barrel

question 126

Multiple Choice

A boat in a small pool is loaded with a barrel full of water. If the water in the barrel is poured overboard, into the pool, the boat will

• A)sink farther into the water,
• B)ride higher in the water,
• C)ride no higher or lower in the water,
• And the water level at the side of the pool will
• D)rise.
• E)fall.
• F)remain unchanged.

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