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The Ship That Wouldn't Sink

By Vaishnavi Renduchintala · Ages 8-12 PDF Book Free

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When a heavy ship refuses to go under, two curious kids investigate why the ship that wouldn't sink floats so easily—discovering how shape and displaced water work together to hold it up.

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An object floats when the upward buoyant force from displaced water equals its weight. Ships are made of dense materials but spread their mass over a large volume, displacing enough water to stay afloat. Density, shape, and gravity all play a role in whether something sinks or floats.

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