A submarine alters its depth in sea water by taking in or expelling water from its…

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Problem

A submarine alters its depth in sea water by taking in or expelling water from its ballast tanks. (a) What change occurs in the average density of the submarine when its ballast tanks are filled with sea water? (b) How does this density change enable the submarine to dive deeper? (c) What must be done to make the submarine rise to the surface? Explain briefly.

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