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Two Identical Fish, Both at Sea Level, Float in Two

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Two identical fish, both at sea level, float in two identical aquariums with identical quantities of water. Fish A is in Alaska, so it weighs more than fish B at the equator, since g is larger at sea level in Alaska. Which statement is correct?


A) A comparison is impossible unless they are both floating at the same level.
B) Fish A displaces a greater quantity of water than fish B.
C) Fish B displaces a greater quantity of water than fish A.
D) They both displace the same quantity of water.
E) Fish A has a smaller acceleration than Fish B when equal horizontal forces are applied to each, because Fish A weighs more.

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