Question

What happen if you press cotton?

Answer 1

It contracts ..........

Answer 2

When we press cotton, the cotton gets compressed.

• Cotton is a natural substance which is extremely soft and fluffy.
• The extreme softness of the cotton is caused by the presence of cellulose and air gaps.
• Due to this extreme softness of the cotton, the cotton gets easily compressed by very small pressure application.
• That's why, when we press cotton in our hands, it gets compressed (or, the shape gets deformed).