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08/01/2021 12:18 pm
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A ship made of iron does not sink but the iron rod sinks in water, why?
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08/01/2021 12:19 pm
The iron rod sinks due to high density and less buoyant force exerted by the water on it, but in case of ship the surface area is increased, the upthrust experienced by the body is more. So it floats on water.