a ship made of iron does not sink but the iron rod sinks in water why
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· So the average density of the ship as a whole is less than the density of water. Therefore immersed portion of the ship displaces water equal to its weight. So the ship floats whereas a sheet of iron is compact and there are no air spaces inside it. Iron is denser than that of water.
Subhiksha1234567890:
Hi there
It is not iron sheet it is iron rod
Iron sheet float on water
The concept would be same in every case.
But, I think there's a little difference in sheet and rod. I'll tell you later.
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I do not know for sure of this, but I think the reason why the iron rod would sink is because the iron rod can be easily filled with water. The reason why iron boats wouldn't sink is because there is air keeping it in the water, like a rubber duck. Rubber ducks are hallow, and light, so they can kind of stay on the water. But, you can try putting a sponge in water, and it will suck up lots of water and become even heavier, and not contain any air. I'm sorry this is kind of funny to explain, if you need anything, AND IF THIS DOESN'T MAKE SENSE, PLEASE COME TO ME! I am absolutely happy to get more details for you :)
Sorry for being kind of unclear, I just didn't want to leave you hanging too long :)
Sorry for being kind of unclear, I just didn't want to leave you hanging too long :)
The answer is partially correct
Ship floats because of it's hollow deck
But the next part is wrong
Iron doesn't absorb water and sink
It is because they have larger volume compared to the volume of water which they occupy
Hope you are clear with my answer
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