Two ShipsScience brain teasers require understanding of the physical or biological world and the laws that govern it.There are two ships of equal size and strength. One is made of wood and the other steel. Can you explain which is heavier?
AnswerThe ship made of wood is heavier. Since pound for pound steel is so much stronger that wood, the ship made of wood would require a great deal more material for it to be of equal strength.Hide What Next?
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