Question

Density of ice is P and that of water is $\sigma$ . What will be the decrease in volume when a mass M of ice melts

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

$Volumeofice=\frac{M}{P},Volumeofwater=\frac{M}{\sigma }\therefore Changeinvolume=\frac{M}{\sigma }-\frac{M}{\sigma }=M(\frac{1}{p}-\frac{1}{\sigma })$