How Do Ships Float?
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Learn MoreThe technology that keeps huge cargo ships afloat is amazingly simple. A student in Naval Construction and Engineering at MIT explains just how simple it really is. Part of the "Science Out Loud" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 3 minutes 4 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Physics, Science Experiments
- Grade/Interest Level: 8 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2015
- Producer/Distributor: Mitk12 Videos
- Series: Science Out Loud
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