A Block of Ice at 0 $\degree$ C Is Floating on the Surface of Ice Water in on the Surface

question 73

Multiple Choice

A block of ice at 0 $\degree$ C is floating on the surface of ice water in a beaker. The surface of the water just comes to the top of the beaker. When the ice melts the water level will:

• A) rise and overflow will occur
• B) remain the same
• C) fall
• D) depend on the initial ratio of water to ice
• E) depend on the shape of the block of ice

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