a student fills a paper cup with water and puts it in a freezer over night.when she takes the cup out the next day, she notices that the sides of the cup are pushed out.why did this happen.Explain?

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a student fills a paper cup with water and puts it in a freezer over night.when she takes the cup out the next day, she notices that the sides of the cup are pushed out.why did this happen.Explain?

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Because water expands as it freezes

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