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A submarine was floating at a depth of 420 metres below the see level. If it ascends 210 metres ,what will be the new position? Express the position in terms of height.

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The submarine is below sea level. So if it ascends, we subtract the height/distance of its ascent from its original position.

420 m- 210m = 210 m

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