The ship cuts through the water because its front is shaped like a/an:

Inclined plane

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Lever

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Wedge

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Pulley

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Solution

The correct option is C Wedge
The front end of a boat/ship is shaped like a wedge, so that it can easily cut across the flowing water.

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