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A body is heated. What is the effect on its relative density?

A

Relative density increases.

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B

Relative density decreases.

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Relative density remains the same.

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Can't be determined from the given data.

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Solution

The correct option is B Relative density decreases.
When a body is heated, the absolute density of it decreases.
The relative density of a body is directly proportional to the absolute density of the body.
Hence the relative density of the body also decreases.

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