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In a 10 m deep lake, the bottom is at a constant temperature of `4^(@)C`. The air temperature is constant at `- 4^(@)C. K_(ice) = 3 K_(omega)`. Neglecting the expansion of water on freezing, the maximum thickness of ice will be

A

7.5m

B

6m

C

5m

D

2.5m

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