College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 9 - Solids and Fluids - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 347: 17

Answer

Even though they weigh thousands of tons, ocean liners are designed to displace a large volume of water with empty space inside, hence producing a large buoyant force. Such a large percentage of air inside the ocean liners makes their average density less than that of the water.

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Even though they weigh thousands of tons, ocean liners are designed to displace a large volume of water with empty space inside, hence producing a large buoyant force. Such a large percentage of air inside the ocean liners makes their average density less than that of the water.
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