Two cargo ships (Fluid Mechanics)

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The discussion centers on determining which of two identical cargo ships displaces more water: one loaded with cork and the other empty. The initial response suggests that the ship with the cork displaces more water due to its increased mass and density. However, a hint referencing Archimedes's principle indicates that the displacement of water depends on the volume of the submerged portion of the ships, not solely on their mass. The correct interpretation is that both ships displace the same volume of water equal to their submerged volume, regardless of their cargo. Ultimately, the conclusion highlights the need to apply Archimedes's principle to understand water displacement accurately.
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Problem: Consider two identical ships, one loaded with a cargo of cork (which floats), and the other empty. Which ship displaces more water?

My answer:
V=V
m_1>m_2

and,
\rho_1=\frac{m_1}{V}
\rho_2=\frac{m_2}{V}

so,
\rho_1>\rho_2

\rho_1 displaces more water because the mass added to the ship raises the density.

Conclusion: Is my approach to answering this question correct?
 
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I don't quite understand your reasoning. Hint: What does Archimedes's principle tell you?
 
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