Which of the following statements best describe the melting point?

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Potential energy increase with decrease in kinetic energy

Both potential energy and kinetic energy increase

Kinetic energy increases and potential energy remain constant

Kinetic energy remains constant and potential energy increases

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Detailed Solution

Out of the following statements, the best statement which describes the melting point : Kinetic energy remains constant and potential energy increases.

The substance's melting point is defined as the temperature at which the solid-state changes to the liquid state. At the melting point, ice absorbs heat, increasing its potential energy. However, kinetic energy remains constant till all water in the solid phase(ice) is transformed into the water in the liquid phase.

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