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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The blocks are identical, so they have the same weight and therefore displace the same volume of water. The pressure on the bottom of each block is also the same because they are at the same depth in the water.

Two Identical Blocks of Ice Float in Water as Shown