An iceberg is floating in sea water. The density of ice is 0.92 gm/cm 3 and that of sea water is 1.03g/cm 3 . What percentage of the iceberg will be below the surface of water
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
For the floatation of ice-berg, Weight of ice
= upthrust due to displaced water
⇒ ⇒ 
or 89%.
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