Q97 / 125 · BITSAT 2012 · Physics
An ice block floats in a liquid whose density is less than water. A part of block is outside the liquid. When whole of ice has melted, the liquid level will
- Arise
- Correct answerBgo down
- Cremain same
- Dfirst rise then go down
Solution
Ice is lighter than water. When ice melts, the volume occupied by water is less than that of ice. Due to which the level of water goes down.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.