Salt water has greater density than fresh water.A boat floats in both fresh water and in salt water.The submerged volume of the boat in salt water is _____ that in fresh water.
A)equal to
B)smaller than
C)larger than
D)None are correct.

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Since salt water has greater density than fresh water, the boat will displace less water in salt water to generate the buoyant force needed to keep the boat afloat. Therefore, the submerged volume of the boat in salt water will be smaller than in fresh water.

Salt Water Has Greater Density Than Fresh Water