NEET Physics ยท Medium

Mechanical Properties of Fluids: Buoyancy MCQ

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BuoyancyMediumQuestion 6433

Question

When ice melts in a glass of water, the water level:
  1. A
    Rises
  2. B
    Falls
  3. C
    Stays the same
    Correct
  4. D
    Depends on glass shape

Correct answer

Stays the same

Explanation

Floating ice displaces water equal to its weight. When it melts, it produces exactly that much water. Level stays the same.