Question

Why does a ship made up of metal heavier than water floats, Where is a metal block sinks in water

Answer 1

1. A ship is built hollow from the inside. It is designed in such a way that when its hull is partially immersed in water.
2. The weight of the water displaced by it is equal to the total weight of the ship.
3. $Weightofship\left(w\right)=BuoyantForce\left(F_B\right)$.
4. As a result, the resultant force becomes zero. Hence, the ship floats on water.