How Do Ships Float On Water?

The technology that keeps huge cargo ships afloat is amazingly simple. PJ, a masters student in Naval Construction and Engineering at MIT, explains just how .\r
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Ever wonder why something as heavy as a cruise ship could float above the water? Learn about displacement with Jessi and The Giant Squid, .\r
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How could ships weighing thousands of pounds float on water when a small stone sinks right to the bottom? Why do some objects float and others sink?\r
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How is it that huge ships manage to stay afloat in the water? Royal Navy Ball: