Question
Physics Question on mechanical properties of fluid
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
A
rise
B
go down
C
remain same
D
first rise then go down
Answer
go down
Explanation
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.