Standard Science Primary 4 Matter

What will happen to the mass and volume of a piece of plasticine when it is squeezed into a different shape?

A Both remain the same
B Mass remains same, Volume decreases
C Mass increases, Volume remains same
D Both change
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Step 1: Mass is the amount of matter in an object; it only changes if matter is added/removed. Step 2: Volume is the space occupied. Step 3: Squeezing changes the shape, but not the amount of plasticine or the space it takes up.

Correct answer: Both remain the same

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