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General Knowledge · Q548

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 548

Q548

When a ship enters the sea from a river

A.
It rises a little
Answer
B.
It sinks a little
C.
It remains at the same level
D.
It rises or sinks depending on the material it is made of

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
When a ship enters a sea from a river ,the ship is elevated or uplifted due to the density of sea water and during the buoyant motion of the ship, as it would gain both potential and kinetic energy when rising in the fluid.