A boat in a small pool is loaded with a barrel full of water. If the water in the barrel is poured overboard, into the pool, the boat will

1) sink farther into the water,
2) ride higher in the water,
3) ride no higher or lower in the water,

and the water level at the side of the pool will
4) rise.
5) fall.
6) remain unchanged.


Answer: 2, 6

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