Two Identical Blocks of Ice Float in Water as Shown

question 19

Multiple Choice

Two identical blocks of ice float in water as shown. Then:

• A) block A displaces a greater volume of water since the pressure acts on a smaller bottom area
• B) block B displaces a greater volume of water since the pressure is less on its bottom
• C) the two blocks displace equal volumes of water since they have the same weight
• D) block A displaces a greater volume of water since its submerged end is lower in the water
• E) Block B displaces a greater volume of water since its submerged end has a greater area

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