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

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The volume of water displaced by a floating object is equal to the weight of the object. Therefore, the volume of water displaced by a 20-ton boat is the same as the volume of 20 tons of water.

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