Physicshard · Past Paper
Which of the following follows the law of floatation?
AA sinking stone
BA rising gas balloon
CA ship sailing in the ocean
DA falling raindrop
✓ Correct Answer: C — A ship sailing in the ocean
A ship floats because its weight is balanced by the upthrust of the water it displaces.
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