An iceberg is floating partially immersed in sea water. If the density of sea water is…
Physics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Properties of Solids and Liquids
An iceberg is floating partially immersed in sea water. If the density of sea water is 1.03 g/cc and that of ice is 0.92 g/cc, the fraction of the total volume of iceberg above the level of sea water is:
- 8%
- 11%
- 34%
- 89%
Answer
(B) 11%
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