Question

A cube of ice is floating in water contained in a vessel. When the ice melts, the level of water in the vessel

• A. rises
• B. falls
• C. remains unchanged
• D. falls at first and then rises to the same height as before.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

remains unchanged

The weight of the floating ice is equal to the weight of water displaced by it. So, when the ice melts, the volume of water produced by the melting ice is equal to the volume of water displaced by the ice cube. Hence, the level of water doesn't change and the correct choice is (c).