Physics · Fluid Mechanics
A ship rises slightly higher when it enters the sea from a river. What is the reason behind this?
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- 1The density of sea water is greater than the density of river water✓
- 2The density of sea water is less than the density of river water
- 3The volume of sea water is greater than river water
- 4The atmospheric pressure over the sea is significantly higher
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The density of sea water is greater than the density of river water
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