Standard Science Primary 4 Energy

What happens to a metal ball when it is placed in a bowl of ice?

A It contracts and its mass decreases.
B It expands and its volume increases.
C It contracts and its volume decreases.
D It expands and its mass increases.
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Step 1: Placing the metal ball in ice causes it to lose heat. Step 2: Heat loss causes materials to contract. Step 3: Contraction means the volume decreases, while the mass stays the same.

Correct answer: It contracts and its volume decreases.

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