A Cup of Water Containing an Ice Cube at 0°C

question 39

Multiple Choice

A cup of water containing an ice cube at 0°C is filled to the brim.The tip of the ice cube sticks out of the surface.As the ice melts,you observe that

• A) the cup overflows.
• B) the cup might overflow but it depends on the actual mass of the ice cube.
• C) the water level remains the same.
• D) the water level actually goes down.
• E) There is not enough information to answer this question.

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Definitions:

Robbery

The crime of taking or attempting to take anything of value by force, threat of force, or by putting the victim in fear.

Ground

The basis or reason for an action, belief, or assertion.

Larceny

The unlawful taking of personal property from another person with the intent to permanently deprive them of it.

Knowledge

Understanding, awareness, or familiarity gained through experience or education.