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A student fills a paper cup with water and puts in a freezer overnight. When she takes the cup out the next day, she notices that the sides of the cup are pushed out. Why did th…

A student fills a paper cup with water and puts in a freezer overnight. When she takes the cup out the next day, she notices that the sides of the cup are pushed out. Why did th…
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A student fills a paper cup with water and puts in a freezer overnight. When she takes the cup out the next day, she notices that the sides of the cup are pushed out. Why did this happen?

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User Jintian DENG
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Because when water freezes it is less dense so it expands.

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User Terry Dactyl
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When water is frozen, it expands. 
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