As ice floats in water,about 10% of the ice floats above the surface of the water.If we float some ice in a glass of water,what will happen to the water level as the ice melts?
A)The water level will rise 10% of the volume of the ice that melts.
B)The water level will rise,but not as much as the 10% indicated in answer a.
C)The water level will remain unchanged.
D)The water level will become lower.

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The water level will remain unchanged because the volume of water displaced by the floating ice is equal to the volume of water that the ice will turn into when it melts.

As Ice Floats in Water,about 10% of the Ice Floats