A Question for you...
this is a very interesting scientific question.
i have a bottle filled with water and ice-cubes.
i had filled it to the brim and there is only a very little space for air.
over time the ice-cubes started to melt away into water.
the air in the 'free' space gets more and more compact,
lets assume that the air is so compact that it can be compressed no more.
since there is no more space cuz liquid, air and solid all takes up space
the question is... when the above happens will the ice-cubes continue to melt?
if you think you have the right answer post it to me and please explain. =)
heehee... i have the answer... so this is just a brain teaser...for you...*wink*
3 comments:
haha.. of cse that scenario can NEVER happen.. becuz the 10% of the ice that u see sticking out of the water surface (when floating) is simply the amount the water expands upon freezing (ie solidifying into ice). so when the ice melts, the water level will REMAIN UNCHANGE.
on the other hand, if u meant that the ice was FULLY SUBMERGED in the water, then the water level for will DECREASE slightly becuz of the reduction in volume when the ice changes from a solid state to a liquid....
so which ever way it may be, the scenario tt u mention can never be possible.
=p
wahaha... stop tickling ur brains... stardee la! *knocks*
how was ur first paper last fri?
wow... so clever! can you believe i was so preoccupied by it 2 weeks ago leh! hehee...
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