Two blocks of ice when pressed together join to form one block. This happens because

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Two blocks of ice when pressed together join to form one block. This happens because (A) melting point rises with pressure (B) melting point falls with pressure (C) heat is absorbed from outside (D) heat is rejected to outside.

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Melting point falls due to pressure. So, the ice at the joint melts. When pressure is removed. It again freezes and one block is formed.

Q. Two blocks of ice when pressed together join to form one block. This happens because

melting point rises with pressure

melting point falls with pressure

heat is absorbed from outside

heat is rejected to outside.

Melting point falls due to pressure. So, the ice at the joint melts. When pressure is removed. It again freezes and one block is formed.