Fluid Mechanics : Ice cube melting and Surface Energy Que.

Thread starter harshil.lodhi
Start date May 11, 2010
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Cube Energy Fluid Fluid mechanics Ice Mechanics Melting Surface Surface energy

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When an ice cube floats in a liquid, its melting does not necessarily cause the water level to rise, as the displaced volume remains the same. The discussion also touches on the heat evolution associated with water rising in a capillary, questioning the amount of heat generated when the liquid height increases by a certain height. The relationship between surface energy and the melting process is explored, emphasizing the complexities involved in these fluid mechanics phenomena. Overall, the thread seeks clarification on these concepts, indicating a lack of consensus on the effects of melting ice and capillary action. Understanding these principles is essential for grasping fluid behavior in various contexts.

May 11, 2010

harshil.lodhi

I have a que.
if a ice cube is placed in a container containing liq on which it is floating.
then is it possible that after ice melts, water level rises in vessel in any particular case.

Does heat evolves when water rises in a capillary. and how much heat is evolved in height of liq in capillary is h.

Hoping for a explanation.

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May 26, 2010

harshil.lodhi

no one knows strange.

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