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maybe for ballast, or maybe the sand is the ship's cargo
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An unloaded ship is filled with sand at the bottom?
It is dangerous for a ship to be too lightly loaded because then it floats with less volume inside water. As a result,its centre of gravity is higher and it may get blown over on its side by strong winds.Therefore, an unloaded ship is filled with sand or stones,called ballast,at its bottom.This lowers its centre of gravity so that the equilibrium of ship becomes more stable.
Why can't they build a ship with a cargo bottom filled with cat litter or sand having a large opening in front and back with absorbent substance in cargo hold -many ships- cause a funnel effect?
they can, but it may not be effective.
Will an above ground pool on sand level itself out?
Unfortunately, no. If the sand isn't level when you put the pool on top of it, the bottom of the pool will stay uneven after it's filled. Sorry.
How do road gritters work?
Road gritters are also known as sand trucks in some parts of the country. These trucks are filled with sand, and salt. A blade at the bottom of the truck turns, and as it does this salt, and sand is dispensed onto the road.
What form of matter will you find inside a sand bag filled with sand?
solid
An egg timer is traditionally filled with what?
Sand
Does a sand dollar have eyes?
Click on the link for a picture on a different website.
Why are there stones at the bottom of the santa maria ship?
why is there stones in the bottom of the santa maria ship
Is there dry sand beneath the wet sand at the bottom of the ocean?
No
What are examples of the principle of totality?
lunar eclipsea glass filled with watera container filled with sand
Why was there water in the trenches?
The trenches were filled with water because when it rained if they didn't pile the sides up with sand and supported the sides would slip and make mud puddles at the bottom of the trench.
Which animal is called the ship of desert and why?
I bet you it's a Camelbecause they're always used on the sand and they carry goods along the sand like a ship does.
