A ship entering a river from sea will MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A ship entering a river from sea will

A. Rise a little

B. Sink a little

C. Sink completely

D. Remain same

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Seawater density > river water. To displace same weight, ship sinks deeper in less dense river water.

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