University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 18 - Thermal Properties of Matter - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 610: Q18.27

Answer

The melting temperature of ice drops with pressure.

Work Step by Step

When you wear ice skates, your weight is concentrated on a tiny area, exerting enormous pressure on the ice, The slippery feeling occurs because the ice is now melting beneath the blades. The ice was at too low a temperature to melt before. Therefore, the melting temperature of ice dropped as the pressure increased.
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