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Why an iron boat can float in water, whi...

Why an iron boat can float in water, while an iron cube cannot ?

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To understand why an iron boat can float in water while an iron cube cannot, we need to analyze the concepts of density and buoyancy. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Density**: - Density is defined as mass per unit volume. It is a measure of how much matter is packed into a given space. - The formula for density (ρ) is: \[ ...
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