What remains constant when we melt a solid sphere?

Total surface area

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Volume

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Curved surface area

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Mass

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Solution

The correct option is D Mass

The shape and size of the solid sphere will change upon melting. So does its curved surface area, total surface area and volume. But since mass is the amount of matter contained, it does not change on melting.

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