Why does ice float on water? A. The temperature of ice is lower than the temperature of water
B. The temperature of water and ice are the same
C. The density of ice is less than the density of water
D. The density of ice is greater than the density of water
(this is in sience )

C. The density of ice is less than the density of water

Explanation:

Ice floats on water because it is less dense than water. The Archimedes Principle states that for an object to float on water, it has to displace an equal amount of water. Usually, solid objects are denser than liquids.

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