A rowboat floats in a swimming pool, and the level of the water at the edge of t

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A rowboat floats in a swimming pool, and the level of the water at the edge of the pool is marked. Consider the following situations.

The boat is removed from the water. The level of the water will

1.The boat is removed from the water. The level of the water will

2.

The boat in the water holds an iron anchor which is removed from the boat and placed on the shore. The level of the water will

The boat in the water holds an iron anchor which is removed from the boat and placed on the shore. The level of the water will

Explanation / Answer

1. fall

the boat displaces water equal to its volume inside water. this displaced water gives rise to water level. but when the boat is removed, the level falls as there is no water displaced now

2.

faal

same as above

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