Consider the following two situations, in which case will the volume occupied by the sponge be greater?

Situation 1: Sponge on a table

Situation 2: Sponge soaked in water

Situation 1

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Situation 2

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Volume of sponge will be same in both conditions

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Sponge doesn't get wet by water

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Solution

The correct option is A
Situation 1

Sponge is porous. It have holes in it which is filled with air. When the holes are filled with water it shrinks as water occupies lesser space than air as it has stronger molecular forces of attraction.

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