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WAEC Physics 2010 Theory — Question 18

Question 18 of 22 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2010 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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12(c) Two ice cubes pressed together for some time were found to stick together when the pressure was removed. Explain this observation.

Model answer

When two ice cubes are pressed together for some time, they stick together after releasing them, showing that the melting point of ice is lowered by an increase in pressure. When the ice cubes are pressed together, the parts of ice with high pressure melt. When the pressure is released, the water refreezes and therefore joins the two ice cubes together (regelation).

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