If the part of an iceberg that extends above the water were suddenly removed, the
A)iceberg would sink.
B)buoyant force on the iceberg would decrease.
C)density of the iceberg would change.
D)pressure on the bottom of the iceberg would increase.
E)none of the above

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The buoyant force on the iceberg would decrease because the iceberg is displacing less water, which would cause it to sink further into the water. Removing the top part of the iceberg would not change its density or the pressure on the bottom of the iceberg.

If the Part of an Iceberg That Extends Above the Water