Two identical blocks of ice float in water as shown.Then:
A)block A displaces a greater volume of water since the pressure acts on a smaller bottom area
B)block B displaces a greater volume of water since the pressure is less on its bottom
C)the two blocks displace equal volumes of water since they have the same weight
D)block A displaces a greater volume of water since its submerged end is lower in the water
E)block B displaces a greater volume of water since its submerged end has a greater area

Question

Two identical blocks of ice float in water as shown.Then: 
A)block A displaces a greater volume of water since the pressure acts on a smaller bottom area 
B)block B displaces a greater volume of water since the pressure is less on its bottom 
C)the two blocks displace equal volumes of water since they have the same weight 
D)block A displaces a greater volume of water since its submerged end is lower in the water 
E)block B displaces a greater volume of water since its submerged end has a greater area

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The Answer of Two identical blocks of ice float in water as shown.Then: 
A)block A displaces a greater volume of water since the pressure acts on a smaller bottom area 
B)block B displaces a greater volume of water since the pressure is less on its bottom 
C)the two blocks displace equal volumes of water since they have the same weight 
D)block A displaces a greater volume of water since its submerged end is lower in the water 
E)block B displaces a greater volume of water since its submerged end has a greater area

Two Identical Blocks of Ice Float in Water as Shown