multiple choice Two identical blocks of ice float in water as shown. Then: block

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Two identical blocks of ice float in water as shown. Then:



block B displaces a greater volume of water since the pressure is less on its bottom
block A displaces a greater volume of water since its submerged end is lower in the water
Block B displaces a greater volume of water since its submerged end has a greater area
the two blocks displace equal volumes of water since they have the same weight
block A displaces a greater volume of water since the pressure acts on a smaller bottom area

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the two blocks displace equal volumes of water since they have the same weight

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