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An iron nall sinks in water. While a lar...

An iron nall sinks in water. While a large ship floats on the surface of water. Give reason.

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The weight of water displaced by iron needle is less than its own weight, so it so it sinks On the other hand, the ship displaces water more than its own weight, so it floats on water.
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