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. Rises
B. Remains same
C. First falls then rises
D. Falls
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Ice displaces water equal to its weight; when melted, occupies exactly that volume. Level unchanged.

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The velocity-time graph of a particle moving in a straight line is shown. The displacement of the particle from t=0 to t=4s is: [Graph: triangle from (0,0) to (2,10) to (4,0)]
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Correct Answer: Option C


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Correct Answer: Option B


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