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The speed at which a ship sinks in water can vary widely depending on factors such as the size and type of the vessel, the extent of the damage, and the conditions of the water. Generally, a ship may take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours to fully submerge. Smaller vessels can sink quickly, while larger ships may remain afloat longer despite taking on water. Ultimately, the sinking rate is influenced by the ship's buoyancy, the nature of the breach, and the surrounding environment.
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Why does'nt a ship sink in water?
A ship won't sink if the density of the ship (metal, wood, cargo, any included air) is less than the density of water.
Why will a ship of steel sink while a ship of air wont?
It's possible that a ship of steel will not sink as well. But if it will sink, it would be because the density of steel is greater then the density of water, while air's density is lower then water's.
What caused the ship to sink?
If a ship has no buoyancy, then it will sink. In the tragedy of the RMS Titanic, the ship sank due to a collision with an iceberg, which ripped through the underside of the boat. Also the fact that they were going at an incredibly slow speed.
How far down into the water will a loaded ship sink?
A ship's draft, or how deep it sits in the water, is determined by factors like the ship's weight, buoyancy, and the density of the water. The deeper the draft, the lower the ship sits in the water. The ship will sink until it displaces an amount of water equal to its weight, which is known as the principle of buoyancy.
Will the ship sink further into the seawater than if it was in fresh water?
The ship will sink slightly. Salt water is denser there for heavy objects will float more in it. When the ship goes back to fresh water the density decreases and the ship lowers again. This link gives extra information and some simple experiments for you to try at home. http://www.kidsgen.com/school_projects/how_ships_float.htm
What carries no weight but can sink a ship?
a hole.
Why filled cylinder with liquid gas sink in water but ship does not?
The air (within the ship) is less dense than water.,
Why bodies do not sink in the salty water?
The salt makes the water dense and the object must be heavier like metal or a ship to sink.
Why stone sink in water but ship does not?
A stone sinks in water because it is denser than water, causing it to displace the water it occupies and ultimately sink. A ship, on the other hand, is designed to have a shape that displaces enough water to create buoyancy, allowing it to float on the surface rather than sink.
Why does a ship made of iron and steel do not sink in sea but the same amount in the form of sheet would sink?
The ship is designed to be buoyant in the water. Buoyancy works when the water displaced by the object becomes equal to the force it is putting on the water
What is the term that means to sink a ship?
To purposely sink a ship is to 'scuttle' the ship.
Why didn't the titanic sink straight away?
Titanic was a big ship. Even with a big hole in its side, it took awhile for enough water to leak in and sink the ship.
