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If a container is filled with ice to the brim, what happens to the level of water when ...

If a container is filled with ice to the brim, what happens to the level of water when the ice completely melts?
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  • A The level of water goes up
  • B The water in the glass outflows
  • C The level of water remains unchanged
  • D The level of water drops
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Due to anomalous expansion of water at temperature range (0 - 4)°c, when a given mass of water turns into ice, its volume will increase, while the mass remains constant. Thus, when a given volum of ice melts, the volume of water formed will be less than the volume of ice. Hence, the level of water in the container will drop.

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