2007-03-03 14:39:56 · 6 answers · asked by Benn N 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
It depends on the design of the ship and the weight of the water displaced by the ship. The governing principle here is buouancy. Buoyancy is the upward force on the foil ship produced by the surrounding water in which it is fully or partially immersed, due to the pressure difference of the fluid between the top and bottom of the foil ship. The net upward buoyancy force is equal to the magnitude of the weight of fluid displaced by the body. This force enables you to float your boat.
If the ship is designed properly, you may have a "eureka" moment, as did Archimedes when he was tasked with determining if the king's crown was 100% gold. It's rumored that he discovered this principle when taking a bath and jumped out of the tub, running down the street, screaming eureka, eureka, I've found it.
2007-03-03 14:58:22 · answer #1 · answered by SWH 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. Steel ships float, why not aluminum? Most modern rowboats are made of aluminum. Just shape the foil so it keeps the water out.
2007-03-03 14:43:03 · answer #2 · answered by TitoBob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the design of the ship. Compare the weight of water displaced to the weight of the object displacing said water to determine if it will float.
2007-03-03 14:47:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It's lighter than the water it displaces. Not positive if heavy duty foil can if water seeps in to them. If surface tension is broken, the aluminum boat can sink.
2007-03-03 14:47:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does if it is formed to displace water...like a steel aircraft carrier floats...
2007-03-03 14:48:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If properly shaped, it will float fine.
2007-03-03 14:43:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋