What is the weight of water displaced by a 100-ton floating ship?
A) more than 100 tons
B) 100 cubic meters
C) 100 tons
D) less than 100 tons
E) depends on the ship's shape

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According to the principle of buoyancy, also known as Archimedes' principle, a floating object displaces an amount of fluid equal to its own weight. Therefore, a 100-ton ship displaces 100 tons of water.

What Is the Weight of Water Displaced by a 100-Ton