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

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According to Archimedes' principle, the weight of water displaced by an object is equal to the weight of the object itself. Therefore, the weight of water displaced by a 100-ton floating ship is also 100 tons.

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