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The density of stone ballast of a standard size is approximately 100 pounds per cubic foot that is 1.6 Metric Tons per cubic.

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Why do submarines work?

Submarines have ballast tanks in them.........when it has to go deep down, the ballast tanks are filled with water, which increases its average density in regard to water(Relative Density).....and when it has to come up to the surface it empties the ballast tanks...and it rises. That's it.


What is a device used by submarines to control density?

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What are the ingredients of ballast?

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How do subramines float?

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How do you change the overall Density of a boat?

I don't understand what you're asking, so I'll reply based on the literal meaning of your question. One way to change the overall density of a boat is to take it apart and make it out of a material with a different density. You could just add ballast or cargo.


Why does a submarines density decrease when it pumps air out?

It doesn't pump air out; it forces water out of its ballast tanks to increase its buoyancy.


What are devices used by submarines to control density?

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