Question

A ships total weight is equal to the weight of the water it displaces. If you want to calculate the ships weight, you must first know.

A. The volume of the water in the lake or ocean in which the ship is floating
B. The volume of the entire ship.
C. The volume of the part of the ship that lies below the surface.
D. All of the above.

Answer 1

option A

Explanation:

correct answer is option A,

the volume of the water in the lake or ocean in which the ship is floating as ship's total weight is equal to the weight of the water it displaces.