Physics-(general)
NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 11
Consider a diagram where a metallic wire with weights at both ends is placed over a slab of ice. What process allows the wire to pass through the slab without cutting it completely?
A
Pressure-induced melting below the wire
B
Conduction of heat through the wire
C
Heat convection around the wire
D
Radiation from the wire
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The wire passes through the ice due to pressure-induced melting; the increased pressure lowers the melting point of the ice directly beneath the wire.
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