Density of ice is $\rho$ and that of water is $\sigma$. What will be the decrease in volume when a mass $M$ of ice melts?

  • A
    $\frac{M}{\sigma - \rho}$
  • B
    $\frac{\sigma - \rho}{M}$
  • C
    $M \left( \frac{1}{\rho} - \frac{1}{\sigma} \right)$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{M} \left( \frac{1}{\rho} - \frac{1}{\sigma} \right)$

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