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Published on: August 23, 2026
A copper block of mass 
is heated to a temperature of 
and is placed on a large ice block. What is the maximum amount of ice that can melt? [Specific heat of copper: 
and latent heat of fusion of water : 
]
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Heat given by block to get 
temperature
Heat absorbed by ice to melt 
mass
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