Two Identical Blocks of Ice Float in Water as Shown

Multiple Choice

Two identical blocks of ice float in water as shown.Then:

A) block A displaces a greater volume of water since the pressure acts on a smaller bottom area
B) block B displaces a greater volume of water since the pressure is less on its bottom
C) the two blocks displace equal volumes of water since they have the same weight
D) block A displaces a greater volume of water since its submerged end is lower in the water
E) block B displaces a greater volume of water since its submerged end has a greater area