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04/11/2021 11:07 am
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Why does a ship made of iron and steel float in water whereas a small piece of iron sinks in it?
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04/11/2021 11:09 am
A ship made of iron and steel is a hollow object which contains a lot of air in it. Due to the presence of a lot of air in it, the average density of the ship becomes less than the density of water. Hence a ship floats in water.
On the other hand, a piece of iron is denser than water, so it sinks in water.