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Buoyancy, the total weight of the vessel has to displace that same weight of water. If the volume of the water displaced is less than the volume of the ship, or any other object for that matter, then it will float.

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Until it struck the 'berg -sure.

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Why Titanic ship sink not float?

The titanic did not float because it was only able to float if 4 or less water compartments flooded instead more did and it was to much for the titanic to hold and sadly many people died.


Who was at float on the Titanic?

2223 people


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How does the titanic float on the water?

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What is the titanic model called that can float and has a switch on the top to turn it on?

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It was first able to float at the beginning but during the collision with the iceberg, tons of water rushed in, drowning people and making the boat heavier, it was eventually tipped over and dragged into the water. Answer: Water rushed in and dragged it under water.


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About 2 hours and 40 minutes.


How was the Titanic sink located?

The Titanic was able to be discovered by the cordinates


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What rock can actually float?

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How many passangers can the titanic hold?

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