A Wood Block Is Placed on Top of the Ice

question 4

Multiple Choice

A wood block is placed on top of the ice in a large bowl half full of ice. The bowl is then filled to the brim with water, with the wood block riding on top of the ice. As the ice melts,

• A) the density of the water decreases.
• B) the water level falls below the rim.
• C) the water level rises and water spills out of the bowl.
• D) the water level does not change.
• E) the wood block descends, causing water to spill out of the bowl.

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