Question

Give reason why does an iron nail sink in water whereas huge ships float in water

Answer 1

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The density of nail (as of iron) is much larger than the water. So it sinks easily. The weight of the water displaced by the ship is equal to its weight, so it floats. Whereas the weight of the water displaced by the iron nail is less than its weight so the iron nail sinks.

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Answer 2

Answer:

An iron nail sinks because it has more weight than the weight of the water it displaces. In other words, the density of the iron nail is greater than the density of water. ... The weight of the water displaced by the ship is much more than its own weight. This makes the ship float on water.

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