A struck stopper of a bottle can be removed easily by pouring hot water on it.

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In general when a substance is heated it expands and when it is cooled it contracts.
The neck of the bottle expands when hot water is poured over it.
As a result, the stopper loosens and can be easily removed.

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A struck stopper of a bottle can be removed easily by pouring hot water on it.

In general when a substance is heated it expands and when it is cooled it contracts.The neck of the bottle expands when hot water is poured over it. As a result, the stopper loosens and can be easily removed.

In general when a substance is heated it expands and when it is cooled it contracts.
The neck of the bottle expands when hot water is poured over it.
As a result, the stopper loosens and can be easily removed.