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To: Captain Jack Aubrey

Ice is less dense, but because it is less dense, some of the ice is above the water level.

So when ice in water melts, the sea level remains exactly the same.

You can check this yourself by putting some ice in a glass of water and marking the water level before and after the ice melts.


66 posted on 11/29/2016 8:37:12 AM PST by agere_contra (I will be glad and rejoice in your love, for You saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul.)
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To: agere_contra

“Ice is less dense, but because it is less dense, some of the ice is above the water level.

So when ice in water melts, the sea level remains exactly the same.”

Oh. Never mind.


85 posted on 11/29/2016 9:16:31 AM PST by Captain Jack Aubrey (There's not a moment to lose.)
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