AP Physics 2hardmcq1 pt
A boat in a pond floats. If a rock is thrown from the boat into the pond, the pond's water level
A.falls
B.rises
C.stays exactly the same
D.doubles
Explanation
Core Concept
In the boat the rock displaced its weight of water; sunk, it displaces only its volume — less water.
Correct Answer
Afalls
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