The volume of water displaced by a floating 20-ton boat is
A)20 cubic meters.
B)the volume of 20 tons of water.
C)the volume of the boat.
D)depends on the shape of the ship's hull.
E)none of the above

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A floating object displaces its own weight in water according to Archimedes' principle. Therefore, the volume of water displaced by a floating 20-ton boat is the same as the volume of 20 tons of water, which is equal to the volume of the boat. So, option B is the correct answer.

The Volume of Water Displaced by a Floating 20-Ton Boat