Physics-(general)
NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
A metallic wire with two 5 kg blocks at its ends is placed over an ice slab. Due to increased pressure, ice melts at a lower temperature just below the wire. If the pressure applied by the wire is doubled, what will happen to the melting temperature of the ice?
A
It decreases further.
B
It remains the same.
C
It increases slightly.
D
It decreases to zero.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the context, increased pressure lowers the melting temperature of ice. Doubling the pressure would further decrease the melting temperature.
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