UPSC NDA II 2010 General Ability Paper

Question : 119 of 150

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Two identical blocks of ice, A and B, float in water as shown in the figure given above. Which one among the following statements in this regard is correct?

Block A displaces a greater volume of water since the pressure acts on a smaller bottom area
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 in water
The two blocks displace equal volumes of water since they have the same specific gravity and same mass

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