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When an object is subjected to an external stress (or pressure) with the aim to cause a reduction in its volume, this process is called ______________.

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variation

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acceleration

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expansion

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D

compression

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Solution

The correct option is D
compression

When an object is subjected to an external stress (or pressure) with the aim to cause a reduction in its volume, this process is called compression.

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