Will a ship loaded with beach balls float higher or lower in the water than an empty ship? Explain your reasoning.

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The ship will float lower in the water because the beach balls will add to the total weight of the ship but will not increase the volume. Therefore, the overall density of the ship will increase, causing the ship to sink a little.

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