A piece of ice is floating in a glass of water. When ice melts, water level MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A piece of ice is floating in a glass of water. When ice melts, water level
A. First falls then rises
B. Rises
C. Falls
D. Remains same
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Ice displaces water equal to its weight; when melted, occupies exactly that volume. Level unchanged.

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