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why does a lump of cotton wool shrink in water​

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Answered by urvashisantosh
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Explanation:

lump of cotton wool has a lot of air trapped inside the space present in its fibers. When this lump of cotton is immersed in water, all the air is replaced by water. Due to this, the cotton lump shrinks down.

Answered by Aʙʜɪɪ69
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Explanation:

  • A lump of cotton wool has a lot of air trapped inside the space present in its fibers. When this lump of cotton is immersed in water, all the air is replaced by water. Due to this, the cotton lump shrinks down.
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