What (if anything) is the difference between the displacement of a ship and the weight of a ship? If they are the same why are there two different terms? 386 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question90.68K February 16, 2021 0 Comments What (if anything) is the difference between the displacement of a ship and the weight of a ship? If they are the same why are there two different terms? In: Engineering 6 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted February 16, 2021 0 Comments The previous answer is correct. In addition the weight of the water displaced must be greater than the actual weight of the boat for there to be buoyancy. If the boat weighs more than the water it displaces does, it will sink. You are viewing 1 out of 6 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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