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Why does an ice cube float on water?

Options

  1. ABecause the density of ice is higher than that of water
  2. BBecause the density of ice is equal to that of water
  3. CBecause the density of ice is less than that of water
  4. DBecause the density of ice is unrelated to water

Correct answer

C. Because the density of ice is less than that of water

Step-by-step solution

An ice cube floats on water because the density of ice is less than that of water, allowing it to stay on the water's surface.

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