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Physics Fluid Mechanics NCERT MCQ (Single Correct)

A cube of ice is floating in water contained in a vessel. When the ice melts, the level of water in the vessel

A
Rises
B
Falls
C
Remains unchanged
D
Falls at first and then rises to the same height as before

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The correct answer is:
C

The water level remains unchanged (the same) when the ice cube melts. A floating object

displaces an amount of water equal to its own weight since water expands when it freezes.

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