Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 18 - Temperature, Heat, and the First Law of Thermodynamics - Questions - Page 540: 5a

Answer

Graph f is impossible. The entire mixture can not reach $0^{\circ}~C$, and then cool again below $0^{\circ}C$

Work Step by Step

Graph f is impossible. The graph shows that the temperature of the ice increases until the entire mixture is $0^{\circ}~C$, but then the temperature of the mixture cools again below $0^{\circ}C$, which is impossible.
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