Which everyday phenomenon explains why a ship made of steel can float despite steel being denser than water?
A
The ship displaces a volume of water equal to its weight
B
Steel is lighter than water
C
Steel reacts with seawater to reduce density
D
Ships contain compressed air making them float
Correct Answer: Option A — The ship displaces a volume of water equal to its weight
Explanation:
A steel ship floats because its hollow shape displaces a large volume of water whose weight equals the ship's weight satisfying Archimedes' principle even though steel itself sinks.