Problem 7Q
An ice cube floats in a glass of water filled to the brim. What can you say about the density of ice? As the ice melts, will the water overflow? Explain.
Solution 7Q:
We have to find whether the water will overflow as the ice melts and comment about the density of ice.
Step 1 of 2
Concept:
Whenever an object floats on the surface of the water, it displaces the volume of water equal to the volume of the submerged part of the object.