A block of ice at 0$\degree$C is floating on the surface of ice water in a beaker. The surface of the water just comes to the top of the beaker. When the ice melts the water level will:
A) rise and overflow will occur
B) remain the same
C) fall
D) depend on the initial ratio of water to ice
E) depend on the shape of the block of ice

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When the ice melts, it will turn into water which has the same density as the water in the beaker. Therefore, the water level will remain the same.

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