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Asked: 2024-06-04T11:16:06+00:00 In:

When two pieces of ice are pressed together, the pieces stick together, because —

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33.33%[A] Due to increase in pressure the melting point of ice decreases. ( 1 voter )
33.33%[B] The melting point of ice increases due to increased pressure. ( 1 voter )
33.33%[C] Due to increased pressure, the melting point of ice first decreases and then increases. ( 1 voter )
0%[D] There is no relation between pressure and melting point.
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When two pieces of ice are pressed together, they stick together because the increased pressure lowers the melting point of ice at the point of contact. This allows a thin layer of ice to melt, creating a temporary liquid bridge between the pieces, which refreezes upon release of pressure, binding the pieces together.

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    1. When two pieces of ice are pressed together, they stick together because the increased pressure lowers the melting point of ice at the point of contact. This phenomenon allows a thin layer of ice to melt, creating a temporary liquid bridge between the pieces. Upon release of pressure, this liquid refreezes, binding the pieces together. Therefore, the correct answer is [A] Due to increase in pressure the melting point of ice decreases. Understanding this effect is fundamental in various applications, including ice sculpting, construction, and geology.

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