Why does a piece of ice float on water? - Physics

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Why does a piece of ice float on water?

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FLOATATION OF ICE ON WATER: Density of 0.9 g Cm^-3 is less than the density of water 1 g Cm^-3. Hence, ice floats on water.

Concept: Concept of Flotation and Sinking of a Substance (Relate to Density)

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