Question

A large ship is made out of steel. The density of steel is 7.8 g/cm³. Which explains how this is possible?

A. The average density of the ship, which is the combination of steel and air, is lighter than the density of water.
B. The density of steel is lighter than that of water.
C. The density of water is higher than that of steel.
D. The average density of the ship, which is the combination of steel and air, is higher than the density of water.

Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option A. The ship floats because the average density of the ship, which is the combination of steel and air, is lighter than the density of water. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.