A piece of ice floats in a glass of water filled to brim. When ice melts, water level MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A piece of ice floats in a glass of water filled to brim. When ice melts, water level
A. Decreases
B. Remains same
C. First decreases then increases
D. Increases
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Ice displaces water equal to its weight. When melted, it occupies exactly that volume. So level unchanged. Classic question.

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