Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2020 · Paper 12 · Question 15

A cylindrical block of ice of cross-sectional area 12 m² is floating, partially submerged, in the sea. The density of the sea water is 1020 kg m⁻³. A polar bear of mass 400 kg steps onto the block of ice. The block of ice sinks a vertical distance d. What is the value of d?

1. A3.3 mm
2. B3.3 cm
3. C0.32 m
4. D3.1 m

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