Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics 8th Edition

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ISBN 10: 1118412931
ISBN 13: 978-1-11841-293-0

Chapter 3 - Problems: Developing Engineering Skills - Page 151: 3.2

Answer

As density of ice is less than density of water i.e. for same mass, ice occupies more volume than water. when milk jug filled with water kept in freezer water freezes and swells to occupy more volume. This swelling ruptures the jug.

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As density of ice is less than density of water i.e. for same mass, ice occupies more volume than water. when milk jug filled with water kept in freezer water freezes and swells to occupy more volume. This swelling ruptures the jug.
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