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Define physical change. Give two examples for the above changes.

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Define physical change. Give two examples for the above changes.

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Physical change: A temporary change in which no new substance is formed, the composition of substance remains the same, though its state, shape and size may change.

Example of physical change:

  1. Change of water into its vapours.
  2. Heating of iron rod.
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