Properties Of Solids And Liquids Question 285

Question: Density of ice is ρ and that of water is σ . What will be the decrease in volume when a mass M of ice melts

Options:

A)Mσρ

B)σρM

C)M[1ρ1σ]

D)1M[1ρ1σ]

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Volume of ice =Mρ , volume of water =Mσ .

Change in volume =MρMσ=M(1ρ1σ)



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