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Question
A deep pond of water has its top layer frozen during winter. State the expected temperature of water layer (i) Just in contact with ice and (ii) At the bottom of pond.
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Solution
(i) Water just in contact with ice is at 0°C.
(ii) Water at the bottom of the pond is at 4°C.
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