An ice block floats in liquid whose density is less than water.

Question

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 1

The correct option is (B) go down.

Explanation:

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.