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If an object gets heated, what happens to it’s density? Explain your answer.

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Answer:

decreases

Step-by-step explanation:

In general, a solid object will expand when heated. That means that it's volume increases, but because the object's mass (weight) does not increase, the density is reduced. the equation is Mass/Volume.

Like many rules however water (as ice) does not follow this exactly. Ice expands slightly as it cools below 70 K

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