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When a fluid is heated, it expands and b
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When a fluid is heated, it expands and becomes
A
lighter
B
heavier
C
no change
D
none of these
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Updated on : 2022-09-05
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Correct option is A)
On heating, the fluid expands and occupies
more space. When the same amount of fluid
occupies more space, it becomes lighter.
The warmer fluid is, therefore, lighter than the
colder fluid.
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