A glass of water has an ice cube floating in water. The water level just touches the rim of the glass. Will the water overflow when the ice melts ? Give reasons.

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Water will not overflow when ice cube floating in water melts.
Density = Mass / Volume
Water has more density than that of ice.
Hence water has less volume then ice.
When ice cube melts, water from it will occupy the less space which was originally occupied by the ice cube.

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A glass of water has an ice cube floating in water. The water level just touches the rim of the glass. Will the water overflow when the ice melts ? Give reasons.

Water will not overflow when ice cube floating in water melts.Density = Mass / VolumeWater has more density than that of ice.Hence water has less volume then ice.When ice cube melts, water from it will occupy the less space which was originally occupied by the ice cube.

Water will not overflow when ice cube floating in water melts.
Density = Mass / Volume
Water has more density than that of ice.
Hence water has less volume then ice.
When ice cube melts, water from it will occupy the less space which was originally occupied by the ice cube.