Half part of an ice block is covered with a black cloth and the rest half is covered with a white cloth,and then it is kept in sunlight. After some time,the clothes are removed to observe the melted ice. Which of the following statements is correct?

  • A
    Ice covered with white cloth will melt more.
  • B
    Ice covered with black cloth will melt more.
  • C
    Equal ice will melt under both clothes.
  • D
    It will depend on the temperature of the surroundings of the ice.

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