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AP EAMCET · PHYSICS · Thermal Properties of Matter

A beaker is filled completely with water at \(4^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). Identify the incorrect statement.

  1. A Water overflows when heated above \(4^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\).
  2. B Water overflows when cooled below \(4^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\).
  3. C Water overflows either when heated above \(4^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) or cooled below \(4^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\).
  4. D Water will not overflow when cooled below \(4^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\).
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(C) Water overflows either when heated above \(4^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) or cooled below \(4^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\).

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The density of water is maximum at \(4^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). As the temperature increases or decreases, the density of water decreases, which increases its volume. Hence, water overflows either when heated about \(4^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) or cooled below \(4^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\).
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