The Water Level in Identical Bowls, a and B, Is

question 49

Multiple Choice

The water level in identical bowls, A and B, is exactly the same. A contains only water; B contains floating ice as well as water. When we weigh the bowls, we find that

• A) W_A < W_B.
• B) W_A = W_B.
• C) W_A > W_B.
• D) W_B > W_A if the volume of the ice cubes is greater than the volume of the water.
• E) W_B > W_A if the volume of the ice cubes is greater than 9 times the volume of the water.

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Definitions:

Increased

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Curve

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Intersects

The point at which two lines or curves meet or cross each other.

Axis

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