Why ships float

GCSE · Physics · AQA · P5.7 — Pressure and pressure differences in fluids (Physics-only): p = F/A; pressure with depth p = hρg; floating, sinking and atmospheric pressure (HT)

Question

Explain why a steel ship floats.

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