University Physics 1 - Gravitation & Fluid Mechanics I need help with this problem and an explanation of why it is the answer described below:   A glass of water contains floating ice cubes. When the ice melts, does the water level in the glass (a) go up, (b) go down, or (c) remain the same? Explain.

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A glass of water contains floating ice cubes. When the ice melts, does the water level in the glass (a) go up, (b) go down, or (c) remain the same? Explain.

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