For this problem, assume salt water and fresh water have the same density. A large iceberg floats...

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For this problem, assume salt water and fresh water have thesame density.

A large iceberg floats in the ocean. If the iceberg melts, thesea level will:

a) stay the same

b) fall

c) rise <---wrong answer!

Please also provide an explanation!

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If the Iceberg melts the sea level stay thesame Option a CorrectExplanationAccording to Archimedes principle a floating body willdisplace an amount of fluid that is equal to itsweightOcean    See Answer
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