Can dense things still float?

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I’ve seen videos of huge ships floating. How is that possible when they’re made of steel?

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It’s all about the air inside. The combination of steel and air gives it an average density less than water.

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Exactly! The ship’s design ensures it displaces enough water to keep it afloat.

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Nevin said:
Exactly! The ship’s design ensures it displaces enough water to keep it afloat.

But if water gets inside, like in a sinking ship, the density increases, and it sinks.