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When a ship enters the sea from a river

A. It rises a little

B. It sinks a little

C. It remains at the same level

D. It rises or sinks depending on the material it is made of

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

When a ship enters a sea from a river ,the ship is elevated or uplifted due to the density of sea water and during the buoyant motion of the ship, as it would gain both potential and kinetic energy when rising in the fluid.

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