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Which metal is used for boat making so that it not corrode by seawater?
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∙ 10y ago
The majority of a sip is made of iron However a great number of other metals are used ranging from lead to gold for the various components that make up a complete working ship
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe majority of a ships are made of iron However a great number of other metals are used ranging from lead, steel to gold for the various components that make up a complete working ship.
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∙ 9y agoTitanium, aluminium, stainless steel and iron.
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∙ 10y agotitanium or tungsten
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∙ 11y agotungsten
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Which is more likely to be hit by lightning a metal or a wooden boat why?
metal because lightning hits metal mostly
Why is it nessisary to replace a zinc block from time to time on the bottom of a boat?
It oxidizes. A zinc block on a boat is called a sacrificial or cathodic anode. It reacts better with the electrolyte (salt water) than the metal on the boat.
What happens to the occupants of a metal-hulled boat when lightning strikes the water?
The lightning is conducted through the metal to discharge into the water. Metal-hulled boats, airplanes, and buildings are frequently hit by lightning with no harm to the occupants.
Will the water level of a swiming pool rises fall or remain unchanged if scrap metal is thrown into a boat sitting in the pool?
It will rise of course. The metal that is thrown overboard has mass, and displacement.
What is zinc uses?
it is used to make a lot of useful alloys such as:Brass -contains 35% of Zinc (and 65% copper)alloyed with lead and tin to make it useful for soldering
How do you build a boat out of any kind of metal and will float?
by making a boat that floats! XD
Why do ships use zinc?
Ships use blocks of zinc to protect the iron hull of the ship. Zinc is chosen for this purpose because it is more reactive than iron and steel. Any metal more reactive than what it is connected to will corrode instead of the less reactive metal, thus protecting the iron or other metal.
Why metal is important?
The type of metal your boat is made of is important when buying boat insurance. This is because it affects the value and durability of your boat.
Why should a boat made of metal float?
The size of the boat is equal to the water displaced by the boat. This means, if the boat is bigger then its weight, the boat will float. If the boat is smaller than its weight, it sinks. This is why metal ships are so big.
How many attempts at making first fishing boat?
It depends who is making the boat.
What occupations depended on the Nile River?
making sure the tomb is stable on the sail boat,making sure the rowers are are pulling the resource boat correctly,making sure the sail boat was going the right direction,making sure the resources are secured on the boat,making sure the sailboat gets out of control
Can you put a saltwater boat in freshwater?
Even boats meant for saltwater tend to corrode, so I'd advise against it.
What are five occupation in Egypt that depend in some way on the nile river?
making sure the tomb is stable on the sail boat,making sure the rowers are are pulling the resource boat correctly,making sure the sail boat was going the right direction,making sure the resources are secured on the boat,making sure the sailboat gets out of control
What are five occupations in Egypt that depended in some way the Nile River?
making sure the tomb is stable on the sail boat,making sure the rowers are are pulling the resource boat correctly,making sure the sail boat was going the right direction,making sure the resources are secured on the boat,making sure the sailboat gets out of control
How does an anchor sink but not the boat?
The anchor is a solid lump of metal so it sinks, but a boat is hollowed out so that even if it's made of metal it still has buoyancy.
Which is more likely to be hit by lightning a metal or a wooden boat why?
metal because lightning hits metal mostly
A metal part of a sail boat?
Usually the mast
