Several blocks of magnesium are fixed to the bottom of a ship to

  • A
    Keep away the sharks
  • B
    Make the ship lighter
  • C
    Prevent corrosion of the iron hull by water and salt
  • D
    Prevent puncturing by under-sea rocks

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