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A change in which the substance can get back to its original form is called a physical change. Which of the following is a physical change?

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Burning of paper

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Bursting of crackers

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Cooking of food

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Melting of ice

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Solution

The correct option is D Melting of ice
Physical change is a change in which nothing new is formed. It is a change which only affects the form of a substance, but not it's chemical composition. Such kind of change is reversible. For example melting of ice, freezing of water etc.

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