The density of ice is xgm/cm3 and that of water is ygm/cm3. When m gram of ice melts, then the change in volume is
A
m(y−x)
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B
(y−x)/m
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C
my(x−y)
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D
(m/y)−(m/x)
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Solution
The correct option is D(m/y)−(m/x) Volume of ice = massdensity=mxcm3
Volume of water =mycm3
Thus change in volume = final volume - initial volume
Change in volume =my−mx