A block of ice at 0$\degree$C containing a piece of cork is floating on the surface of ice water in a beaker. When the ice has melted the water level:
A) is higher
B) is lower
C) is the same
D) depends on the initial ratio of water to ice
E) depends on the shape of the ice block

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When the ice melts, the water from the ice and the water in the beaker will mix together, but the total volume of water will remain the same. Therefore, the water level will remain the same. The cork will continue to float on the surface of the water.

A Block of Ice at 0 °\degree° C Containing a Piece of Cork Is Floating on the Piece

A Block of Ice at 0 $\degree$ C Containing a Piece of Cork Is Floating on the Piece