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Explanation:

Since sand has a higher density than water, add more sand to the barge to make it float lower in the water. If the sand is removed, the barge will be at a considerably higher level than before. As a result, barge passage beneath the bridge is impossible. The density of the barge will increase with the addition of sand, allowing it to pass under the bridge at a lower level. As a result of the removal of sand, the load's bulk will be reduced but its buoyancy will be increased, allowing the barge to float higher. Sand, on the other hand, expands the burden while lowering its buoyancy, causing it to sink lower in the water.

Step-by-step explanation

Step 1.
The pressure exerted by the fluid on an object's submerged surface determines its buoyant force.
As a result, it is unaffected by temperature.

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