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nautica902

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on: Jul 29, 2018
Compared with an empty ship, the same ship loaded with Styrofoam will float
 
  A) higher in the water.
  B) lower in the water.
  C) at the same level in the water.

Question 2

Life jackets help you float because
 
  A) the jacket causes you to weigh less.
  B) the jacket has the same density as an average human.
  C) the jacket repels water.
  D) if you sink, the jacket sinks.
  E) the combined density of you and the jacket is less than your density alone.


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samiel-sayed

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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: E


nautica902

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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

cici

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Excellent

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