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A ping pong ball with a dent in it can be put into a pan of boiling water. After a short amount of time, the dent will pop out. Determine the best reason for this occurrence.

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heat from water goes into air in ball

air expands

ping goes the dent

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heat from water goes into air in ball

air expands

ping goes the dent

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