Fluid Mechanics : Ice cube melting and Surface Energy Que.

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The discussion centers on the behavior of an ice cube floating in a liquid container and the implications of its melting on water level changes. It is established that when an ice cube melts, the water level in the vessel does not rise due to the principle of buoyancy, as the volume of water displaced by the ice equals the volume of water produced by the melting ice. Additionally, the discussion touches on the heat evolution in a capillary when the liquid height increases, emphasizing the relationship between surface energy and temperature changes in the liquid.

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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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