In an iceberg floating in the sea, out of 10 parts of its mass, how much will remain above the surface of the water? (1) 1 part (2) 2 parts (3) 4 parts (4) 6 parts

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(1) 1 part Explanation: Because the density of pure ice is about 920 kg/m3, and that of sea water about 1025 kg/m3, typically only one-ninth of the volume of an iceberg is above water.

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