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Mechanical Properties of Fluids: Buoyancy MCQ

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BuoyancyMediumQuestion 6431

Question

Ice (density ~917 kg/m³) floats in water (1000 kg/m³). Fraction above water:
  1. A
    91.7%
  2. B
    8.3%
    Correct
  3. C
    50%
  4. D
    100%

Correct answer

8.3%

Explanation

Fraction submerged = 917/1000 = 0.917. Fraction above = 1−0.917 = 8.3%.

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