BITSAT2012PhysicsMechanical Properties of FluidsActual
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
Options
- Arise
- Bgo down
- Cremain same
- Dfirst rise then go down
Correct answer
B. go down
Step-by-step 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.