The density of ice is about 900 kg/m³, and the density of water is about 1000 kg/m³. A cubic block of ice one meter on a side floats in water. Assuming that the lowest square face of the cube is horizontal, the height of the block above the water line is A) 0.9 m. B) 0.8 m. C) 0.5 m. D) 0.2 m. E) 0.1 m.

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The fraction of the ice submerged is equal to the ratio of the density of ice to the density of water (900/1000 = 0.9). Therefore, 0.1 m of the 1 m block is above the water line.

The Density of Ice Is About 900 Kg/m3, and the Density

The Density of Ice Is About 900 Kg/m³, and the Density