Question
Physics Question on thermal properties of matter
During melting process, the heat given to a body is utilised in
A
increasing the temperature
B
increasing the density of the material
C
increasing the average distance between the molecules
D
decreasing the mass of the body
Answer
increasing the average distance between the molecules
Explanation
Solution
The heat given to the melting solid is used in displacing the molecules from their original position and making their order irregular. It increases the average distance between the molecules.