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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

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C. the two blocks displace equal volumes of water since they have the same weight

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