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Two identical pieces, one of ice (density `=900kgm^(-3))`
and other of wood (density `=300kgm^(-3)`) float on water.
a. Which of the two will have more volume summerged inside water?
b. Which of the two will experience more upthrust due to water?

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a. Ice b. Ice
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