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A cooled down air parcel is more than the heated one.

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Lighter

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Heavier

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Remains the same

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Solution

The correct option is B Heavier
 When air parcel is cooled, the particles lose energy and comes closer. So concentration of particles in the air mass increases and it becomes more heavier.

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