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What is a physical change, explain with an example?


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Physical Change

  • A change in which a substance undergoes a change in its physical properties is called a physical change.
  • In such a change, no new substance is formed.
  • A physical change is reversible in nature.

Examples of physical changes include-

  • Mixing sand and water.
  • Melting of an ice cube.
  • Crushing of a paper.

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