An ice cube floats in a glass of water filled to the brim. What happens when the ice melts?
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A.
The water level remains the same -
B.
there is a drop in the level of water in the glass due to condensation on its outside -
C.
the water in the glass overflows -
D.
the level of water drops because melted ice occupies less volume -
E.
none of the above is correct
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
The law of flotation states that a floating object displaces its own weight of the fluid in which it floats. This implies that no extra volume of water is added as the ice melts.