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Q · Matter and Its States Medium · 45s
The triple point of water represents:
TopicMatter and Its States
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The triple point is where solid, liquid, and vapour phases coexist in equilibrium.
Final Answer: Option C — Temperature and pressure at which all three states coexist