A boat loaded with ice is floating in a swimming pool. If the ice is thrown into the pool, the water level in the pool, once the ice stops bobbing and floats steadily,
A) rises.
B) falls.
C) stays the same.
D) There is not enough information to answer this question.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When ice is floating, it displaces an amount of water equal to its weight. When the ice melts, it turns into water and occupies the same volume as the water it displaced while floating. Therefore, the water level stays the same.

A Boat Loaded with Ice Is Floating in a Swimming