A block of ice is floating in a liquid of specific gravity 1.2 contained in the beaker. What will be the effect on the level of liquid in the beaker when the whole ice melts?

Options

A. remains same
B. rises
C. lowers
D. (1),(2) or (3)

Answer

B

Explanation

Volume of liquid displaced by floating ice
`V_1 = (M)/(sigma_l) = (M)/(1.2)`
Volume of water formed by melting ice `V_2 = (M)/(sigma_omega) = (M)/(1.0)`
`V_2 gt V_1`, level will rise.