Question

To remove a tight fitting lid from a jar, Megan runs the lid under hot water. What happenes to the jar lid when its temperature increases?

(a) The temperature increases, the lid expands
(b) The potential energy decreases, and the lid expands
(c) The potential energy increases, and the lid contracts
(d) The temperature decreases, and the lid contracts

Answer 1

Well ,the answer is B. Why, because I myself did this experiment in science .So, as a result , the answer is B

Answer 2

(a) The temperature increases, the lid expands

Step-by-step explanation:

Running the lid under hot water will result in the transfer of heat from the water to the lid of the jar.

The heating up of the lid increases its temperature and the average kinetic energy of the molecules of the lid. Hence, the jar lid to expand and becomes easier to open.

The correct option is a.