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Physics Thermometry, Thermal Expansion and Calorimetry Calorimetry MCQ (Single Correct)

If mass energy equivalence is taken into account, when water is cooled to form ice, the mass of water should

A
Increase
B
Remain unchanged
C
Decrease
D
First increase then decrease

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The correct answer is:
B

When water is cooled at 0°C to form ice then 80 calorie/gm (latent heat) energy is released.

Because potential energy of the molecules decreases. Mass will remain constant in the process of freezing of water.

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