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Question: When a loaded boat enters into the sea from a river, it rises because:...

When a loaded boat enters into the sea from a river, it rises because:

A

There is more water in the sea than in river

B

Sea water is denser than river

C

There is difference of temperature

D

Sea is deeper than river

Answer

Sea water is denser than river

Explanation

Solution

Since the density of sea-water is more than that of river therefore lesser volume of sea water is required to be displaced to balance the weight of the boat.