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The relative density of ice is 0.9 and that of sea water is 1.125. What fraction of the whole volume of an iceberg appears above the surface of the sea ?A. `1//5`B. `2//5`C. `3//5`D. `4//5`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Fraction immersed`=rho_("solid")/rho_("liquid")=(0.9)/(1.125)=0.8`
Therefore, fraction outside the water = 0.2=1/5


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