Fluid Statics AdvancedHardQuestion 30995
Question
A boat with heavy cargo is in a swimming pool. Cargo is thrown into pool. Water level:
- ARises
- BFallsCorrect
- CStays same
- DDepends on cargo density
Correct answer
Falls
Explanation
Floating boat displaces water equal to its total weight (boat + cargo). Cargo in water (if denser than water) displaces only its own volume. If cargo density > water density, total displaced volume decreases → level falls.